The Marshall Plan: A welcome return to the barracks
It has been 29 years since I marched through of the archway of Fishburne Military School as a senior cadet. On graduation day in May of 1986 I recall the presence of nearly my entire family as I stood at attention for my final formation. Four of the beloved family members who once stood beside me in my graduation photo have since passed away.
Fishburne Military School is the oldest and smallest of all military schools for boys in Virginia. Its college-prep curriculum is built upon the structure of an Army JROTC program. Boasting a 100% college-acceptance rate for the past 10 consecutive years, FMS has also been designated as a JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction and may nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academics. Fishburne hosts one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.
