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Hargrave Parent eNewsletter
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"My own definition of leadership is this: The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.
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-- General Montgomery
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Dear Parents, Grandparents and Guardians,
March is off to a great start. Last night Hargrave's Postgraduate Basketball team won the National Prep Championship.
Coach A.W. Hamilton did a great job guiding his players to this coveted place in postgraduate basketball. The team maintained a 47-1 season record and
Cadet De'Riante Jenkins was recognized as the tournament MVP. I want to thank all the Hargrave alumni and supported that showed up to watch the game in New Haven, Connecticut. I know we were appreciated on the court.
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Coffman and Cook advance during the Promenade. |
The 2016 Military Ball was a tremendous success on Saturday, with many Cadets and their dates enjoying an evening of elegance and friendship.
Coach William Eberly and his support team, (
Mr. Will Moran;
Mrs. Deana Olsen;
Cadet Liam Rafizadeh;
Mrs. Abby Silva;
Ms. Reilly Thayer;
Mrs. Kerry Watts), did a great job with the Great Gatsby themed event. Additionally,
SgtMaj. Harold Hofer and
SgtMaj. Mike Payne did were outstanding as host and management.
Congratulations are in order to
Miss Cassie Coffman of Norfolk, Virginia. She was named Queen of the ball after the formal promenade. Her escort,
Cadet Samuel Cook, was just as surprised with the win as our newest Queen. All the young ladies were stunning, and our Cadets looks spectacular. The Cadet Sabre Club did a excellent job this year.
Many parents and family members took full advantage of Hargrave's second semester parent/instructor conferences. Hargrave faculty and staff reported good engagement. Please keep in mind that your son's instructor is available to address your concerns and work toward a common goal with you son. Email remains the best way to get a conversation going with Hargrave employees. Phone calls and meetings can follow from any email request.
The Winter varsity Sports Banquet was held last Friday. It was quite a season for all of our winter sports teams. Basketball, rifle, swimming and wrestling were solid performers and tough competitors in each of their competitions. There were numerous individual and team highlights, too. As good as this season was, the 2016-2017 Winter season is looking great.
Six NCO Cadets had a great opportunity to attend the VMI Leadership Conference this week. The theme, "Ethical Dilemmas in the Digital Age," challenged all participants, including a majority who were not in high school, to understand the role of ethics, honor and leadership in a technologically developed society.
It is re-enrollment time. Hargrave's
Tuition for Life (TFL) is a smart way to maintain your son's tuition at initial enrollment levels. There is never a tuition increase for parents using this program.
Hargrave also has a
Parent Referral Incentive Program with is capable of dramatically lowering a Cadet's tuition for the main academic year. Check out both programs at the Tuition Incentives page (https://www.hargrave.edu/admissions/tuition/tuition-incentives) I strongly encourage parents to use both programs.
Now that the 2016 Military Ball has concluded, the Corps of Cadets is now looking forward to Spring Break. It will be exciting to have your young man home, but please be attentive to Hargrave's check-out procedures.
Best regards,
Don Broome
BG, USA (Ret.)
President
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Parent Council Change of Command
Hargrave Parent Council
On Saturday, March 5th, the Parent Council installed two new officers for the 2016-2017 school year. We extend a very warm welcome to our new leadership:
Michelle DeWitt, Treasurer
Staci Wall, Secretary
I am honored to serve as President of Parent Council for the third year. Our role as an outreach component is critical as there is simply so much information for families to know. Be assured that Parent Council will continue to be there for you, and our wonderful faculty and staff going forward. I am confident that the new leadership will do an outstanding job.
Parent Council President
Hargrave Military Academy
434-548-2673
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2016 VMI Leadership Conference
Aichinger, DeWitt, Murray, Pedersen, Wall, Weber
Attending with the Cadets was
CPT Eric Samuels, a Hargrave's Operations Chief, and
Coach Jeremy Eubank.
"The Cadets enjoyed meeting new friends as they were approached by many VMI Cadets who were interested in where they were from. The Cadets also enjoyed meeting former Hargrave graduates who are now attending VMI," Samuels said. "The Cadets had time to tour some of VMI Campus and well as enjoy a lunch at the campus food court. On Monday night the Cadets enjoyed a good steak dinner along with desert. Even though it was a long day, the Cadets enjoyed every minute."
The following Cadet NCOs participated:
Tyler Aichinger
Luke Dewitt
Joseph Murray
Kevin Pedersen
Raines Wall
Nathaniel Weber
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2016 Military School and Band Choir Festival
Barnes, Moss, Pedersen
Hargrave Cadets attended the 40th Annual Military School and Band Choir Festival, February 26-28, 2016. The Festival is an annual, competitive event, rotated among several military schools as hosts. Valley Forge Military Academy and College hosted this year's festival.
Director Emeritus
Colonel John R. Bourgeois, USMC (Ret.), The Military School Band Association, served as both mentor and conductor during the event. Colonel Bourgeois was the 25th Director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.
"You all should feel proud of yourselves for the amazing progress made in a short amount of time," Bourgeois said. "I was very pleased with the end result and concert."
Three Hargrave Cadets were honored to perform under Bourgeois during the festival. They include:
Cadet Trey Barnes (percussion) of Durham, North Carolina;
Cadet Dylan Moss (trumpet) of Danville, Virginia; and
Cadet Kevin Pedersen (trumpet) of Mercer Island, Washington. The festival also included a performance by the United States Navy Band 'Country Current.'
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Earn College Credits... In High School
Hargrave Dual Enrollment Courses
Dual Enrollment (DE) Courses at Hargrave Military Academy have changed to improve the options and value of college credit course offerings for our Cadets.
Hargrave has shifted our dual enrollment program to Richard Bland College of William and Mary. Hargrave Juniors, Seniors, and Post Graduates have the option of taking Hargrave college-level courses as either dual enrollment or, in some cases, Advanced Placement (AP).
Dual enrollment courses are taught by Hargrave faculty members who are qualified Richard Bland College of William and Mary adjunct faculty members. Cadets prequalify for the DE option by their demonstrated excellent performance in the courses and the recommendation of their teacher. Dual enrollment offers these Cadets an excellent start on their college education. Benefits include the following:
- Receiving college academic credit and grades for the DE course
- Establishing a college transcript to transfer those credits to other colleges and universities
- Hargrave's transcripts used to support college and scholarship applications and for graduation reflect that the Cadet's enrollment in a college-level DE course
- Enrolling in college-credit courses is advantageous in applying to selective colleges and universities.
- Dual Enrollment courses give Cadets a head start on their college requirements and may exempt them from having to take similar courses once they enter college.
- In return for the use of Hargrave's qualified faculty and facilities Hargrave's agreement with Richard Bland College of William and Mary may include a waiver of tuition and registration fees Cadets for the courses taught at Hargrave meeting their enrollment requirements
Dual Enrollment Courses also meet Hargrave graduation requirements.
Richard Bland College of William and Mary courses and credits currently approved for HMA students to take here on our campus include:
- ENGL 101 - Writing and Research.....3 credit hours
- ENGL 102 - Introduction to Literary Genres.....3 credit hours
- CHEM 101/L - General Chemistry I with Lab.....4 credit hours
- CHEM 102/L - General Chemistry II with Lab.....4 credit hours
Advanced Placement course selections remain an option for Hargrave Cadets. AP courses give Cadets the experience of taking college-level courses while earning a high school credit. Successful completion of the AP Exam may result in the awarding of college credits. Hargrave's current AP course offerings include include the following:
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Physics I
- AP United States History
- AP English Literature and Language
- AP Chemistry
- Others -- Students who demonstrate strength in other subject areas may request to take an AP exam by special permission.
For more information on Dual Enrollment or Advanced Placement course planning for your Cadet please contact
Dean Walter Sullivan at
[email protected].
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3rd, 4th Six Week s Cadet Academic Excellence
Kiesnowski, Wall, Wieck
Academic Excellence recognition is awarded to Cadets who demonstrate exceptional performance during the six-weeks grading period in each of the following areas: Integrity; Effort; Achievement; Commitment; Attitude; Responsibility.
The winners do not need to have the highest GPA or letter grades, but they must display behavior and success in each of the mentioned areas. They also must be on the President's List, Dean's List or President's Commendation List. Improvement and consistency in each candidate's overall academic program while at Hargrave are significant factors. Congratulations to the combined winners of the 3rd and 4th Six Week Grading Period.
David Kiesnowski - CIS
Raines Wall - Upper School
Evan Wieck - PG
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The National Beta Club Tapping
Ham, Kiesnowski, Soles, Stewart, Thompson J., Thompson W., Wilkie, Zheng
The Hargrave chapter of the National Beta Club held their Spring tapping on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 during assembly. Eight Cadets were inducted.
The National Beta Club promotes academic excellence, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. It rewards meritorious achievement and encourages students to continue in their education.
Induction into the National Beta Club requires that each student achieve and maintain a stringent set of criteria. At Hargrave, Cadets in grades 9-12 must be working towards an Advanced Studies Diploma, be involved in two extra-curricular activities, such as sports, band or clubs during the Academic year, and remain on either the President's or Dean's list for three six week periods. In addition, the Beta Club looks for strong leadership, character and excellent deportment in each candidate.
Hargrave's 7th and 8th grade students must meet the same requirements as all other Beta Club members, but are excluded from the Advanced Studies Diploma track due to their grade level.
Upon graduation, each Cadet will receive a special Beta Club seal on their diploma. They're also eligible for National Beta Club scholarships. There are roughly five million current and former National Beta Club members.
"The Hargrave Chapters of the National Junior Beta Club and the National Senior Beta Club are pleased to induct these new members and look forward to the contributions they will make to our clubs, school, and community,"
Mrs. Donna Cooper, a Hargrave Beta Club sponsor, said.
The following students earned Beta Club recognition for their performance during the first semester of the 2015/2016 Academic year.
Hargrave's Beta Club welcomes the following new Beta Club Cadets. New Junior Beta Club members include:
David Kiesnowski of Appleton, Wisconsin; Brian and Meredith Kiesnowski
Bennett Soles of Smithfield, Virginia; Donald and Nancy Soles
John Thompson of Chatham, Virginia; John and Laura Thompson
Walter Thompson of Chatham, Virginia; John and Laura Thompson
New Senior Beta Club members include:
Jeremiah Ham of the Ivory Coast; James and Sharoya Ham
Jackson Stewart of Chandler, North Carolina; Emily Stewart
Chandler Wilkie of Fletcher, North Carolina; Eddie and LaShea Wilkie
James Zheng of New Hyde Park, New York; Wen and En Zheng
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Summer School Tuition Auction
Chatham Rotary Club
The Chatham Rotary Club Auction has begun their Spring fundraising drive. Hargrave has provided them with one Summer School and Camp tuition for the auction. This is an opportunity for an accepted summer school student to save on Hargrave's Summer School and Camp tuition. Anyone can participate. If you know someone that would be interested in Hargrave, this effort is a fun way to get them thinking about a great school. Check out:
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From Faith to Love
Chaplain's Message
Chaplain Joe Moran records his Cadet sermons for parents, family and friends of Hargrave. He is the voice of character and spiritual education on campus. Click to hear this week's recordings.
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2016 Military Ball
Adams, Coffman, Boyd
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Coffman and Cook in the
Sword Arch. |
The theme for the 2016 Military Ball was "The Great Gatsby Military Ball." The evening began with a presentation by the Hargrave Chorus.
The Promenade was the formal focal point of the evening. The Officers and their dates were the center of attention as they presented themselves to the judges. The judges included:
Proctor Dean '84 and
Amy Dean, his wife; Landon Stanfield '05 and
Samantha Purgason; and
Winston Harrell '00.. Their task is to selected the Queen of the Military Ball.
Second Runner Up: Miss Lilly Boyd from Kernersville, North Carolina escorted by the Battalion Adjutant,
Cadet Captain Justin Covino from Northboro, Massachusetts.
First Runner Up:
Miss Courtney Adams from Charlotte, North Carolina escorted by the Band Company First Platoon Leader,
Cadet Second Lieutenant Walter Kasica from Greensboro, North Carolina.
The Queen of the 2015 Hargrave Military Academy Military Ball:
Miss Cassie Coffman from Norfolk, Virginia escorted by the Charlie Company First Platoon Leader,
Cadet Second Lieutenant Samuel Cook from Anchorage, Alaska.
After the Promenade, the Parents attended a reception at the Baker House while Cadets and their dates danced and socialized.
Candid images of the event are now available at:
2015 Military Ball Images, downloads and items can be purchased through Smugmug.com.
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2016 Military Ball Images
Lifetouch Special Events Portraits
The candid images from the 2016 Military Ball are now available at:
The images and image files at this site can be purchased online, or you can right click/save a low res file for free. Please look for the 'BUY PHOTOS' button to purchase.
Images purchased online support the Academy's ongoing photography effort. If you have questions, please contact me at 434-432-2684 or [email protected].
Candid and portrait images were also taken by Lifetouch. Lifetouch is the official photographer of the 2016 Military Ball. Their images are scheduled to be online within 48 hours of the event. Please visit:
Password - HMA3516
For customer service, please contact Lifetouch NSS, 1835 Loch Haven Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019, 540-389-9155.
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Baseball and Basketball
Hargrave Athletics
PG Basketball vs. St. Thomas More
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, the Postgraduate Basketball team defeated St. Thomas More 85-74 in the finals at the National Prep Tournament. This is the second national title for the program after another win in 2008. Cadet De'Riante Jenkins was named tournament MVP.
PG Basketball vs. Northfield Mount Herman
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, the Postgraduate Basketball team defeated Northfield Mount Herman 81-73 in the quarter finals at National Prep Tournament.
Postgraduate Basketball vs. Brewster Academy
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the Postgraduate Basketball team defeated two-time defending national champions Brewster Academy 91-87 in overtime during the semifinals at the National Prep Tournament.
Varsity Baseball vs. Fuqua
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the varsity baseball team defeated the Fuqua School 20-1.
JV Baseball vs. Fuqua
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the JV Baseball team lost to the Fuqua school 4-17.
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College Acceptance
Englander, Ham, Liu, Nady, Strack
Englander, Ham, Liu, Nady, Strack Big week for Cadet Liu as Hargrave's Class of 2016 continues to earn college acceptances. Great job, Cadets!
Englander, Robert: SUNY Maritime.
Ham, Jeremiah: North Central Carolina University.
Liu, Ruizhe: Michigan State University; Pennsylvania State University; Rutgers University; University of Pittsburgh; Virginia Tech.
Nady, Ty: Georgia State University.
Strack, Josh: Husson University.
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You CAN make a difference!
When it come to deciding on your gift to Hargrave, please know that those $10, $25, $50 and $100 gifts do add up and do help a tremendous amount!
Why Give?
The boarding school landscape has changed a lot over the past 10 plus years.There are more and more smaller academies that have been started which means it's a much more competitive market.
With that being said, IGTH allows Hargrave to hire and keep the best faculty, staff and coaches. Your support is needed more than ever!
Our goal is to raise participation in all constituencies within the Hargrave family, ultimately reaching 1,000 donors for the Academy's fiscal year ending May 31. That will be a 100% increase from the year before but less than our all time high of 1,600 donors. To make a gift you can go to the link below.
Thank you for your support of Hargrave!
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The Weekend Outlook
Cadet Student Activities Schedule
The weekend outlook for adventure and fun.
Saturday, March 12
Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets Trip
Sunday, March 13
Campus Paintball
Saturday, March 19
Eye of the Tiger Weekend
Food Lion Plaza Trip
Sunday, March 20
Harlem Globetrotters Trip
Saturday, March 26
SPRING BREAK!
Saturday, April 9
Chatham Hall Formal
Batman vs. Superman movie trip
Sunday, April 10
Archery Training and Campus games
Saturday, April 16
Closed Weekend
Sophomore Retreat
Campus movie selection in Auditorium
Salem Academy Prom
This event is for 11th and 12th grade only.
Sunday, April 17
Go-Karts at VIR
Skeet Shooting on campus
Friday, April 22
Homecoming 2016
Saturday, April 23
Homecoming 2016 Parade
Gods of Egypt movie trip
Sunday, April 24
Campus Paintball with Chatham Hall
Saturday, April 30
Closed Weekend
President's Inspection
Celebration Station trip
Sunday, May 1
Kayak trip with Chatham Hall
Table Tennis Tournament
Saturday, May 7
Sports Awards Assembly at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 8
Mother's Day Parade
Saturday, May 14
Class of 2016 Graduation
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Upcoming Sports
Weekly Athletic Schedule
Parents are always welcomed to cheer! Be our guest.
Thursday, March 10
Varsity Baseball vs. Covenant School
Home at 3:30 PM
Varsity Tennis vs. Covenant School
Home at 4:30 PM
Varsity Lacrosse vs. Fuqua School
Away at 4:30 PM
Friday, March 11
Varsity Outdoor Track vs. Virginia Episcopal School
Away at 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 12
Varsity Forensics Team vs. CFL States
Fluvannah County High School
Monday, March 14
Varsity Baseball vs. Gretna High School
Away at 4:30 PM
JV Baseball vs. Gretna High School
Home at 4:30 PM
Tuesday, March 15
JV Baseball vs. E.C. Glass
Home at 4:30 PM
Varsity Baseball vs. E.C. Glass High School
Away at 4:30 PM
Varsity Lacrosse vs. Roanoke Catholic School
Away at 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 16
Varsity Golf vs. Roanoke Catholic School
Away at 4:00 PM
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Hargrave Links
This handy one sheet offers simple convenience.
A very active, generalist platform. Hargrave has been successful on Facebook for years.
Many candid images of Hargrave Cadets are placed on Instagram.
Remain professionally involved with Hargrave via Linkedin.
Explore Hargrave through Pinterest.
Gain up to the moment insight through Hargrave's Twitter account.
Watch Hargrave videos. Our favorite subject? Cadets!
The daily menu of food options for your son.
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