Hargrave Parent eNewsletter
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"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
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-- John Maxwell
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Dear Parents, Grandparents and Guardians,
March is living up to its reputation and provided Chatham with wind and rain this week. Otherwise, the Cadets continue to take full advantage of the warmer weather on campus. I think everyone is happy to be back outside.
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Congratulations to Coach A.W. Hamilton for being named the
Next Up Recruits 'Post-Grad' National Coach of the Year! This is special. Voting for Coach of the Year occurred prior to the Hargrave Postgraduate Basketball win at the National Prep Championship. Voting came from a number a NCAA D1 college coaches and the media. It's obvious this is a well deserved recognition! Our PGBB Team's record of 47-1 final record says it all. Or as
Cadet De'Riante Jenkins aptly put it, "...we're not 47-1.
We're 47 and Won. We won, so that loss doesn't count anymore!"
Interim grades for the 5th marking period are due on Friday. This is a vital grading period for Cadets working toward a President's List, Dean's List or President's Commendation list recognition at the 2016 Mother's Day parade. If you would like to be a parent taking the field, please encourage your son to take advantage of Hargrave faculty and educational resources. Sometimes all it takes is a little nudge from parents.
Hargrave's annual Eye of the Tiger (EOT) competition is this weekend. While Hargrave stresses leadership and teamwork, EOT is focused on the individual. It's single purpose is to bring out the best in a young man under difficult conditions. Over the last few years, I've had Cadets tell me, "Sir, this is the hardest thing I've ever done." The reward is greater self-confidence and a knowledge they are able to do more than they ever thought possible. While some young men won't finish, all that attempt the EOT will be better for the experience. I look forward to seeing each Cadet's effort.
Boarding school life offers many opportunities for a young man. One big opportunity is the ability to interact and have shared experiences with individuals different from themselves. The Hargrave Corps of Cadets includes a wide range of individuals from six different continents (only missing Antarctica), every race, religion, ethnic origin and color. Additionally, there are numerous economic and geographic factors that can make up a Cadet's background.
Often, Cadets of different backgrounds find themselves living together on the same barracks, in the same room. This is a good thing--
learning to live with (and get along with) someone unlike yourself is one of the key lessons involved in the military school/boarding experience. It forces both roommates to accommodate, support and appreciate the other individual. There is a lot of learning that occurs in a barracks room.
Lifetime bridges are forged between our young men and between cultures, and a great understanding and empathy develops in the Cadets. This is a good thing.
Respect (
this month's character theme) and tolerance are vital tools when interacting with others. They are important in schools, communities and board rooms. Racially, culturally and ethnically, the world is getting smaller. It is important for our Cadets to learn how to cooperate and strive in this new environment.
Following Chapel on Tuesday morning, I reminded our Cadets about all of the points in the three paragraphs immediately above.
Additionally, I let them know what I always hear, "But, Sir we were just having fun!" Someone inevitably crosses someone else's personal line. Then, everyone ends up in my office. I do not want them there under those circumstances. Hargrave is an opportunity to learn-grow-mature, and it should always be treated as such.
Spring Break is quickly approaching.
It begins at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24th and concludes 5:00 p.m. April 3rd. Hargrave's normal check-out and check-in procedures apply.
Best regards,
Don Broome
BG, USA (Ret.)
President
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Hargrave NCAA March Madness Participants
2016 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
After winning the 2016 National Prep Championship and going 47-1 on their season, Hargrave's Postgraduate Basketball program is seeing continuing success at the 2016 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. A number of program alumni are participating in this year's bracket. The alumni group includes three coaches and five players.
UNC-Wilmington is the team to watch if you want to follow Hargrave in this year's tournament. Wichita State and UNC-Asheville highlight other opportunities. Here is the player breakdown:
- Trey Grundy '15 - UNC Wilmington
- Rashard Kelly '14 - Wichita State
- Craig Ponder '11 - UNC Wilmington
- Tyrone Taylor '15 - Wichita State
- Ahmad Thomas '14 - UNC Asheville
The following are former Hargrave coaches or assistant coaches participating in the tournament:
- Thomas Carr (Assistant Coach) - UNC Wilmington
- Kevin Keatts (Head Coach) - UNC Wilmington
- Takayo Siddle (Assistant Coach) - UNC Wilmington
The first round appearances for these college players and coaches are as follows:
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St. Patrick's Day Infirmary Contest
Mize
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Can you guess?
Nurse Trish Baker RN, Hargrave's Head Infirmary nurse, is fond of guessing games, and the Cadets enjoy her challenges. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the Cadets were challenged to guess the number of marshmallows from a container of Lucky Charms cereal. In addition to the simple guess, many Cadets employ a wide range of techniques to determine the answer. It is great fun.
The winner for the St. Patrick's Day challenge is
Cadet John Mize, who correctly guessed 125 marshmallows in the Lucky Charms container. The correct answer was 125. Mize won a bag of chocolate and the container of cereal.
Today new begins the count for a Jelly Beans challenge. I closest guess wins a giant bunny!
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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.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
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An NBA Hargrave Star and Zombie Paintball
Student Activities
On Saturday, March 12, 2016,
Mrs. Barbara Loney and
MAJ Scott Roach took the Cadets to the Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets game. The group scored a great package deal, then the fun started.
The evening began with front row seats for the Pre-Game Shoot-around. Seeing the group, Houston Rockets player
Montrezl Harrell '12 came over and gave Mrs. Loney a hug. Then, the Cadets learned that he was a former Hargrave Cadet. The Cadets went crazy. Harrell enjoyed catching up and talking with the Cadets.
The group had great lower bowl seats for the actual game, which was a good contest. Charlotte lead the whole game and eventually blew out the Rockets in the end. It was the Hornet's 11th win in a row, and they are looking good for a NBA Playoff berth. Before the night was over,
Harrell had a monster dunk. He is known for monster dunks.
On Sunday, March 13, 2016,
Ms. Reilley Thayer opened Hargrave's campus paintball course. The main course is wooded, and filled with all types of forts and bunkers.
Cadet Christian Clark was noted for his skills, and was selected to be the 'zombie' in the 'Zombies scenario' game. Basically if Christian shot you, you joined his crew. Eventually there are more zombies than humans, and the last surviving human is the winner. It was a great game.
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Baseball, Lacrosse and Tennis
Hargrave Athletics
Varsity Lacrosse vs. Fuqua On Thursday, March 10, 2016, the varsity lacrosse team defeated the Fuqua School 16-5. Fuqua started the scoring, but a tight Hargrave team finished it.
Varsity Tennis vs. Covenant On Thursday, March 10, 2016, the varsity tennis lost to the Covenant School 0-9. The perennial powerhouse shuts the door.
Varsity Baseball vs. Covenant On Thursday, March 10, 2016, the varsity baseball team lost to the Covenant School 2-12. Despite costly mistakes, the team gained some much needed experience working together.
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College Acceptance
Covino, Ham, Liu, Nady, Stevenson, Yancy
Hargrave's Class of 2016 added new faces to their college acceptance effort this week. Some very deserving schools will soon enroll some very fine young men. Great job, Cadets!
Covino, Justin: Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Ham, Jeremiah: LaSalle University; Morehouse College
Liu, Ruizhe: Ohio State University
Luckett, Davis: Miami University of Ohio
Nady, Ty: High Point University
Stevenson, Matthew: Delaware State University
Yancy, Alex: Guilford College
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The Weekend Outlook
Cadet Student Activities Schedule
The weekend outlook for adventure and fun.
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.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Varsity Golf vs. Roanoke Catholic School
Away at 4:00 p.m.
JV Baseball vs. Gretna High School
Home at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs. Gretna High School
Away at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Varsity Golf vs. Holy Cross School
Away at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Lacrosse vs. Covenant School
Home at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Tennis vs. Carlisle School
Home at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Varsity Baseball vs. Westover Christian Academy
Away at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Varsity Baseball vs. Steward School
Away at 3:00 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs. Collegiate
Away at 12:00 p.m.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Varsity Baseball vs. Gretna High School
Home at 4:30 p.m.
JV Baseball vs. Gretna High School
Away at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Lacrosse vs. Steward School
Home at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Varsity Baseball vs. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot
Home at 4:30 p.m.
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IGTH
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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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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