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Col. Hunt describes the successes of Fishburne’s JROTC Academic & Leadership Teams
Last year Fishburne’s academic team advanced to level II and then placed third in Fourth Brigade which includes Virginia, NC, SC, WV, MD, DE, and DC programs. Please congratulate the participants.
Read More: Click hereAlumni 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 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).
Read More: Click hereRaider Meet Results
Fishburne Military School took first place in the 5K Road March at the 4th Brigade Raider Meet in Richmond on Saturday! They received a trophy and streamer from 4th Brigade OIC. There were some 40 teams participating in this event. They did well in the other events and we will post them as soon as they are published.
Read More: Click hereIn the News: FMS PG Hoops Gets First Win!
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fishburne Military School earned the first win of its postgraduate basketball program Thursday, defeating Southern Tech Academy 81-69 to even the team’s record at 1-1.
Read More: Click hereDear Parents… FMS Requests Your Comments!
I wanted to address two topics relevant to your engagement in all aspects of the Fishburne experience. Firstly, if you are reading this post it means you’ve found our blog. I hope you’re reading it often because I try to place content on The Fishburne Times-Connect several times a week. Since we started the blog in July we’ve steadily increased traffic to the site, and now we’re getting almost 300 visits per day, and have had over 10,000 visits over the last four months!
With that in mind, I would really like your help in producing content for everyone to enjoy and well as your participation in the “Parents’ Forum.” Make sure to leave comments! In speaking for everyone at FMS, please know that we are very interested in your stories. How did you come to the decision to send your son to Fishburne? What was it about Fishburne that you found most attractive? How has your son changed since you dropped him off here in Waynesboro?
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