FMS News
Cincinnati grows its ‘Fishburne Family’
The Cincinnati area’s “Fishburne family” has grown over the past year. Second Lt. Everett “Rhett” Schuster, ’12, who started at Fishburne in February 2010, was joined in August by his brother, Corporal James “Clay” Schuster, ’13, and in October by their first cousin, Private Bryce England, ’13. The three were welcomed to campus by fellow […]
Read More: Click hereHappy Birthday!
Frances Young recently celebrated her 90th birthday. With her at her celebration were Chaplain Hollowell, BOV and ’57; Mrs. Wayne Larsen; Mrs. Gina Snell, formerly in the development office and founding editor of the Quadrangle; Mrs. Young; Mrs. Phyllis Hollowell; Mrs. Susan Johnson, assistant superintendent; and Mrs. Becky McGann, trustee of FHEF since 1972 and […]
Read More: Click hereCadet nominated for West Point appointment
Oregonia’s William Ulrich has been nominated for admission to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point by Second District Congresswoman Jean Schmidt. The nomination brings Ulrich one step closer to achieving his dream – attending the alma mater of his father, John Ulrich. William Ulrich will graduate this spring from Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, […]
Read More: Click hereOfficers of the Month
Story by Cadet Andrew Simons The Officer of the Month award for the month of November was awarded to Cadet 1st Lt. Nolan O’Connor. The NCO of the Month award was earned by Cadet Staff Sgt. Brian Draper. To earn these awards cadets must show an outstanding performance of duty and go beyond what their […]
Read More: Click hereFMS competes in first drill meet of 2011-2012 school year
On Dec. 10, the Fishburne Military School drill teams competed in the year’s very first drill meet hosted at the Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth. The cadets awoke at 0400 and traveled three hours to the destination, catching up on their sleep along the way. After the long drive the Regulation drill team was […]
Read More: Click hereBreakfast in Bed for Cadets
A silent auction has traditionally been held in conjunction with Parent’s Military Weekend. This past October we raised over $6,000 to help fund cadet activities. One of the items that always brings numerous bids is breakfast in bed for a lucky cadet served by the superintendent of the school, and this year our new commandant […]
Read More: Click hereAcademic, Leadership teams advance
By LTC Robert Hunt I am proud to report both our Academic Bowl and Leadership Teams advanced to the second round. Academic Team scored an 88% and the Leadership Team scored an 82%. There were only 18 out of 60 JROTC programs in Virginia that had both its academic and leadership teams advance to second […]
Read More: Click hereOf churches, leaves, greenery and cadets
By J.B. Yount III ’56 Waynesboro is often referred to as a city of churches, and Fishburne Military School is virtually surrounded by beautiful houses of worship that uniformly extend a hearty welcome to our cadets. The Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, and Lutheran churches are among those adjoining the campus, and other denominations nearby are equally […]
Read More: Click hereLeadership starts with you
CSM Russel Wilder from Basset High School came to Fishburne to conduct a leadership presentation, the theme of which was leadership starts with you. Using the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P., he highlighted several ways the cadets could improve their leadership skills. He was a charismatic speaker who maintained the interest of the corps throughout his entire presentation. […]
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