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October 2007 Galleries

Cadets visit D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA : Col. Bill Hitchcock and Capt. Phil Snead took a group of cadets from the History class to the D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA. Each year the students have a chance to visit the memorial and honor our troops. Photos are courtesy Cadet Andrews.

Cadets visit D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA

Col. Bill Hitchcock and Capt. Phil Snead took a group of cadets from t ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2007 7:20am PST

Flu Shots for Cadets : Cadets at FUMA receive their annual flu shots for the season. Photos courtesy of James Benson.

Flu Shots for Cadets

Cadets at FUMA receive their annual flu shots for the season. Photos c ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2007 1:15pm PST

Jr. Prep Football vs. Liberty Christian : Photos taken by Sandy Dean at the game against Liberty Christian on October 11th.

Jr. Prep Football vs. Liberty Christian

Photos taken by Sandy Dean at the game against Liberty Christian on Oc ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2007 11:08am PST

Power Source Team at Chapel : The Power Source Team, based out of Lynchburg VA, brought their feats of strength and testimonies of faith to chapel service on Sunday morning, October 28.

Power Source Team at Chapel

The Power Source Team, based out of Lynchburg VA, brought their feats ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 11:57am PST

Jr. Prep Football Vs. Benedictine : Photos of the Jr. Prep game at Benedictine. Taken by FUMA Alum David Fleenor '88.

Jr. Prep Football Vs. Benedictine

Photos of the Jr. Prep game at Benedictine. Taken by FUMA Alum David ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2007 3:32pm PST

More Parents Weekend Photos : A collage of photos from Parents Weekend, courtesy of Cheryl Billingsley.

More Parents Weekend Photos

A collage of photos from Parents Weekend, courtesy of Cheryl Billingsl ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2007 8:27am PST

Prep Beats Collegiate in Overtime : Wow! The FUMA Blue Devils went into overtime after an exciting game against Collegiate. They were able to defeat Collegiate with a stand full of fans attending for Parents Weekend. Photos courtesy of C. Thomas.

Prep Beats Collegiate in Overtime

Wow! The FUMA Blue Devils went into overtime after an exciting game ag ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2007 9:38am PST

Parents' Day Parade : Proud parents of FUMA cadets review the first parade at Parent's Day on Saturday, October 20th. Photos by D. Thompson.

Parents' Day Parade

Proud parents of FUMA cadets review the first parade at Parent's Day o ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2007 12:55pm PST

Parents' Weekend Activities : A host of activities went on Friday and Saturday during Parents Weekend. Dr. Barry Hensley spoke to a group of parents in the library which was very informative on Friday afternoon. On Saturday the parents were able to meet Middle School and Upper School faculty and have a chance to visit with their sons before the parade. Photos courtesy of Lifetouch.

Parents' Weekend Activities

A host of activities went on Friday and Saturday during Parents Weeken ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2007 10:16am PST

Trustee Formation and Luncheon :

Trustee Formation and Luncheon

Updated: Oct 31, 2007 7:39am PST

Parents' Association Spaghetti Dinner : The chorus performs for parents during the annual Parents' Association Spaghetti Dinner in the Estes Dining Hall on Friday, October 19th.

Parents' Association Spaghetti Dinner

The chorus performs for parents during the annual Parents' Association ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2007 7:14am PST

Prep vs. Liberty Christian : Photos courtesy of Cheryl Billingsley.

Prep vs. Liberty Christian

Photos courtesy of Cheryl Billingsley.

Updated: Oct 20, 2007 4:26am PST

Chapel Restoration Update : Chapel restoration continues - new lighting has been installed; tile floor is currently being placed; exterior brick restoration is nearly complete; and refinished chairs are waiting to be delivered. The audiovisual system has been roughed in and final installations will be complete on October 19th. Completion of the chapel is anticipated prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Chapel Restoration Update

Chapel restoration continues - new lighting has been installed; tile f ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2007 12:51pm PST

PG vs. Walter Reed :

PG vs. Walter Reed

Updated: Oct 22, 2007 11:35am PST

Rifle Team Practice :

Rifle Team Practice

Updated: Oct 17, 2007 12:23pm PST

Is that the Goodyear Blimp? : Cadets learn about blimp design and flight during a recent science experiment in Bocci's and Ransone's class. They were able to test out their handmade blimps by releasing them in the Estes Athletic Center on Friday, October 12th. Up, up, and away! Photos courtesy of Todd Giszack.

Is that the Goodyear Blimp?

Cadets learn about blimp design and flight during a recent science exp ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2007 12:20pm PST

Cadets Assist at Church Yard Sale : Cadets spent several hours assisting at the annual Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church yard sale in Palmyra, VA. This has not been the only occasion the young men have devoted their time to the community. They also help with preparing food for a Sunday coffee at St. Joseph's and last year assisted in making bookmarks to sell at the church's Christmas Fair. "The Catholic Cadets of FUMA are a credit to both your institution and to their parents," commends the Parishioner-St. Joseph's in a recent letter to the Academy.

Cadets Assist at Church Yard Sale

Cadets spent several hours assisting at the annual Sts. Peter and Paul ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2007 11:10am PST

More Jr. Prep Photos : A selection of junior prep photos courtesy of a parent, Sandra Dean.

More Jr. Prep Photos

A selection of junior prep photos courtesy of a parent, Sandra Dean.

Updated: Oct 17, 2007 9:38am PST

FUMA Saturday Night : During his OC duty on October 13, CPT Benson captured some of the Saturday night activities on campus. They included movie night in the planetarium, blacktop football, making phone calls, marching ED, and just hanging out.

FUMA Saturday Night

During his OC duty on October 13, CPT Benson captured some of the Satu ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2007 5:08am PST

PG Football vs Walter Reed : Pictures from FUMA's victory over Walter Reed Army Medical Center on October 13. Courtesy of CPT Benson.

PG Football vs Walter Reed

Pictures from FUMA's victory over Walter Reed Army Medical Center on O ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2007 2:17pm PST

Prep Football vs. St. Christopher's : Photos courtesy of C. Billingsley.

Prep Football vs. St. Christopher's

Photos courtesy of C. Billingsley.

Updated: Oct 12, 2007 8:06am PST

Debate Team Wins Third Place : Photos courtesy of Ginger Welch.

Debate Team Wins Third Place

Photos courtesy of Ginger Welch.

Updated: Oct 12, 2007 6:24am PST

Arlington National Cemetery : On October 10th, a group of cadets traveled to Washington and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Later, the group visited graves from servicemen and servicewomen killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Arlington National Cemetery

On October 10th, a group of cadets traveled to Washington and particip ...

Updated: Oct 11, 2007 12:17pm PST

JV Soccer vs Trinity : Photos courtesy of Matt Marthinson

JV Soccer vs Trinity

Photos courtesy of Matt Marthinson

Updated: Oct 10, 2007 7:04pm PST

Jr. Prep vs. St. Christopher's : Photos courtesy of Charles Thomas.

Jr. Prep vs. St. Christopher's

Photos courtesy of Charles Thomas.

Updated: Oct 10, 2007 9:52am PST

Former Special Forces Operator visits FUMA : Joe Yungwirth, a former Special Forces Operator, visited FUMA and spoke to the cadets on Thursday, October 4th. Mr. Yungwirth currently serves on the FBI'sw anti-terroist task force which he developed. He addressed the cadets on his life experiences, character, and most importantly, his faith.

Former Special Forces Operator visits FUMA

Joe Yungwirth, a former Special Forces Operator, visited FUMA and spok ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2007 9:47am PST

 

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