Alumni Update: Doug Payne ’84 recaps Richmond, VA Alumni Event
On Saturday 24 October, Richmond area alumni James Reid ‘93, Doug Payne ’84 and Ellliott Park ’86 hosted an alumni social with Daniel “Bud” Oakey, Augusta Military Academy and Riverside Military Academy ’74 at Rosie Connolly’s in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond. This was the fourth Richmond social hosted by the trio and the first that combined the alumni of Fishburne, Augusta and Riverside with the help of co-host Oakey.
Read More: Click hereFall Sports Awards and Season Summary
The Capital Area Football Conference features a defensive battle against Hyde Leadership School, with the Caissons making crucial defensive stops and timely first downs on the road to a 13-12 victory, sealed in the final minutes by Jordan Wittig’s extra point through the uprights. This was the first conference title for Fishburne since 1990, and the second straight year the team has appeared in the conference finals competing for the President’s Cup.
Read More: Click hereCoach Huckaby Comments After FUMA Win!
We had a fantastic win this weekend and defeated Fork Union Military Academy on Saturday evening. I was very impressed by our energy level, confidence and fortitude to compete for forty minutes against a tough FUMA squad. Fork Union is well coached, disciplined and presented a tremendous challenge. We were fortunate to be able to make plays near the end or at the end to win the game on a last second shot. My hat is off to Coach Fletcher Arritt and FUMA. There were no losers in that game.
Read More: Click here2009 Cross Country Season Final Meet
On a blustery and soggy Friday afternoon, the cross country team competed in the VISAA State Championship at Woodberry Forest School.
The race was on a rather treacherous and sloppy course due to all of the rain and mud, and several runners fell because of the slippery conditions. Colin Turnnidge earned all-state honors with a 19th-place finish (top 20 were all-state) in a time of 19:15.
Read More: Click hereFishburne Wins CAFC Championship Game!
WAYNESBORO —Strong passes from quarterback Chet Berry combined with major defensive stops took Fishburne Military School to a 13-12 win over Hyde Leadership on Saturday for the Capital Area Football Conference Championship.
Read More: Click hereIn the News: Staunton’s News Leader Covers Veteran’s Day at FMS
“A mass majority of the students are extremely patriotic,” said Tom Tattersall, 17, a Fishburne senior. “It’s a very solemn day for (the) mass majority of the kids in the corps.”
The joint Veterans Day and Founders Day ceremony was moved indoors because of rain Wednesday. But that didn’t detract from the intensity and focus of the students as the band performed — cadets presented arms, listened to speakers, moved in unison, small groups and as individuals — always sharply and with purpose.
Read More: Click hereCapt. Dillon’s Images Before the Raider Meet from 11/7
Though the Raider Group is mentioned as a student activity, many do know that cadets learn much more than the various competitive events they attend. They also learn individual responsibility as well.
As the beginning of each Raider event, the leader is awakened in the early hours of the morning. It is his responsibility along with the team’s, part of their test if you will, for the team to get up, prepare, organize, and load their bus for their trip to this day’s competition.
Read More: Click hereClassroom Dedication Ceremony Images
The Corps of Cadets assembled yesterday at 3:30pm for the classroom dedication ceremony honoring Mr. Richard Meador, ’58, who passed away August 31, 2006. His wife, Margaret Meador, gave FMS a generous donation in his honor. The ceremony included guest speaker J.B. Yount, ’56, Mrs. Susan Johnson, Asst. Superintendent, and Msgt. Jeffrey T. Jones, Commandant of Cadets.
Read More: Click hereFishburne Hires New Business Manager
Colonel Tubbs graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1980 and immediately attended graduate school at the University of Texas where he earned his MBA degree. He attended pilot training at Reese AFB, TX and flew various tactical fighter aircraft for the next thirteen years. His time in the cockpit included flying combat missions over Northern Iraq during Operations NORTHERN WATCH (1998) and over Serbia during Operation ALLIED FORCE (1999).
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