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Hargrave Parent Council
2015 Mother's Day Schedule
Cadets of the Month - March 2015
Chaplain's Message
Student Activities
Brunetti sets three new Academy records
PG Basketball Players Advance
Hargrave Athletics
College Acceptance
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Saturday, May 9
Sports Awards Assembly

Sunday, May 10
Mother's Day

Saturday, May 16
Class of 2015 Graduation
Sports Schedule 
May 7
Varsity Outdoor Track
vs. Chatham High School
Away at 5:00 PM

May 9
Varsity Outdoor Track
at Virginia Episcopal School
(Conference Championship)

May 6, 2015

"Towering genius disdains a beaten path.
It seeks regions hitherto unexplored.
"
-- Abraham Lincoln, Lyceum Address, 1838

Dear Parents, Grandparents and Guardians,

During Homecoming 2015 the Class of 2015 presented their senior class gift to Hargrave. They set themselves apart from previous graduating classes with a donation of a Harpers Ferry Model 1855 percussion-based rifle-musket. It is a weapon with a very rich historical value, and the example they provided the Academy is exceptional. Being exceptional is the hallmark of their class.

While it was read during Homecoming 2015, here is the statement the Class of 2015 provided with their gift:

Class Gift 2015

Musket presentation
Presentation of
the
Harpers Ferry Model 1855 percussion-based
rifle-musket.
The Harpers Ferry Armory was the second Federal Armory commissioned by the United States government. A 125 acre parcel of land chosen by George Washington was purchased by the United States government in 1796 from the heirs of Robert Harper and construction subsequently began on the national armory in 1799. Mass production of military arms commenced three years later. The armory is most known for the 1859 raid in which abolitionist John Brown failed in inciting a slave revolt as a result of this seizure. During the Civil War, the armory changed hands between the Union and Confederates a total of seven times.

The U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 percussion-based rifle-musket saw considerable use during the American Civil War and is iconic for its service on all sides of the battlefield. A rifle such as this one is extremely rare; the armory was burned twice during the Civil War, once by Confederates and once by the Union. In 1861, when the Armory was burned by the Confederates, many of the scarce iron-mounted 1855 Rifles were destroyed. Nearly all of the surviving rifles saw hard use with the Federal and Confederate armies during the Civil War and, as a result, many surviving examples of the Model 1855 Rifle are scarce and show the effects of extensive battlefield service.

The Senior Class of 2015 has purchased a U.S. Model 1855 Rifle and is donating it to Hargrave Military Academy. This particular rifle was manufactured by the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859 and is considered to be in excellent condition with all of its original parts and to be nearly perfect in every respect. Very few Model 1855s exist in this outstanding condition. It is a storied weapon to have fought for both side of the grand and bloody American conflict and it now exists as a proud and historical supplement to the Hargrave campus.

Mother's Day is just a few short days away. Hargrave's Corps of Cadets has been drilling daily and I feel sure they will provide a great performance for parents and families. The Mother's Day Schedule is online and follows later in this Parent eNewsletter.

For a Day Cadets
l-r: Cadet Baker with BG Broome, president;
Cadet Burton with Commandant Payne;
Cadet Kiesnowski with Cadet BC Nunn.
Every year the Hargrave Parent Council conducts an annual fundraising campaign.  Part of this campaign includes auctioning the position of: President for a Day, Commandant for a Day and Battalion Commander for a Day. Last Wednesday three Cadets were able to shadow our jobs and assist with the day-to-day decision making processes. Cadet Colton Baker was President. Cadet Ashton Burton was the Commandant. Cadet David Kiesnowski was the Cadet Battalion Commander. It was great hosting them, and a I hope a great learning opportunity.

I look forward to seeing and talking to many of you this weekend!

Best Regards,

Don Broome

BG, USA (Ret.)

President
Mother's Day Is Here!
Bidding Continues for the Summer School
Tuition Online Auction
Hargrave Parent Council
 
Greetings Hargrave Parents!
 
If you haven't had the opportunity to attend Hargrave's Parent Council's Mother's Day Reception, we hope you will be able to join us this year. Please be sure to drop by the English Lounge in Camden Hall from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. for coffee and Ms. Kerry's breakfast goodies before the Chapel service. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet and chat with Hargrave's immediate and extended families.

The boys are now winding down with classes and welcoming parents and grandparents for a day of celebration. Watching them in the Dress Parade is a special treat and will be a very emotional time for our graduating families. They've practiced all year and this parade is where they really get to show off! Parent Council will hold our final meeting for the school year on Mother's Day weekend. We thank you for all of your generous support this year. In the meantime, don't forget to bid on our last fundraiser, the Summer School Tuition Online Auction. You'll find the information under the 'Summer School' heading on the Hargrave's website.

We look forward to seeing you all on this very special day! Be safe in your travels.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Hancock, DPT
Parent Council President
Hargrave Military Academy
434-548-2673
2015 Mother's Day Schedule
Timeline of Events 

Mother's Day weekend is a great day to be at Hargrave. Parents and families participate in a lot of activities while mothers and grandmothers are celebrated. Here is the schedule:

FRIDAY, May 8th
3:00 p.m. - Art Exhibit opens for review, lower level, Sanford Hall 
3:30 p.m. - Yearbook dedication in the Cheatham Chapel 
NO FRIDAY NIGHT CHECK-OUT FOR OVERNIGHT PASS

SATURDAY, May 9th
8:30 a.m. - Parade Practice (if required) 
11:00 a.m. - VARSITY SPORTS ASSEMBLY in the Cheatham Chapel. 
12:00 NOON - Passes with family members begin.  SIGN OUT with the Duty Officer in the Military Office.

SUNDAY, May 10th
9:00 a.m. - ALL CADETS on overnight pass must return to campus, and sign in with the Military Office. 
8:30-9:45 a.m. - REGISTRATION for all mothers and grandmothers on the Main Hall of CAMDEN BUILDING. 
Meal tickets for Sunday's buffet may be purchased or picked up at this time. The HMA Parent Council will be hosting a reception with breakfast items and refreshments in the English Lounge during this time. 
9:45 a.m. - Corps of Cadets CHAPEL FORMATION 
10:00 a.m. - CHAPEL SERVICE in honor of mothers and grandmothers. 
Immediately following Chapel Service the DRESS PARADE will be held honoring all mothers and grandmothers. 
Buffet luncheon will be held in Hargrave's Dining Facility. 
1:00-5:30 p.m. - Campus visitation.  Afternoon passes will be issued with parents/grandparents/guardians only. 
5:30 p.m. - ALL CADETS MUST REPORT TO BARRACKS

*Don't forget to visit the Art Exhibit that will be open throughout the weekend in the lower level of the Sanford Building! 
Cadets of the Month
March 2015
 
The Cadets of the Month for March 2015 were presented on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Cadets of the month are selected based on overall performance at the Academy. The following Cadets did an outstanding job:

Adams, Benjamin - Alpha 
Aichinger, Tyler - Bravo 
Anderson, Erik - Charlie 
Chiott, Braxton - Delta 
Kartz, Joshua - Band 
Being Productive
Chaplain's Message

Chaplain Joe Moran records his Cadet sermons for parents, family and friends of Hargrave. He is the voice of character and spiritual education on campus. Click to hear this week's recordings.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

 

Enjoy all of the 2014-2015 Academic year recordings at the Cadet Chapel Service Recordings page.

Racing, the Avengers and a Picnic
Student Activities

On Saturday, May 2, 2015 CPT Ed Ott and his wife treated the Cadets to another trip to Camp Motorsport. "After our safety brief, one of the owners offered a compliment stating that our Cadets 'really know how to follow directions,'" Ott said. "No one could contain their excitement as they prepared to compete on a friendly basis. Once it was discovered that some Karts were better than others some squabbling arose, but a system of drawing numbers soon squashed it. The coveted #61 kart was able to, with skillful driving, lap the other drivers at least once and some less experienced drivers twice."

On Sunday, May 3, 2014 LTC Mike Broomell and CPT Carlos Alvelo took a large group of Cadet to see the new "Avengers" movie. Everyone raved about a great "awesome and action packed the movie."

Food Service
Serving the extra large burgers!
Sunday also featured the 2015 Senior Picnic. Coach Bill Eberly, Mrs. Dena Olsen and her husband, Coach Ben Paris, Commandant Mike Payne, CPT Eric Samuels and MAJ William Wiebking gave the seniors a fun afternoon together off campus.

The event was held at Camp Pitt, a religious recreation area featuring a large number of activities. Activities included volleyball, basketball, soccer, archery, football, corn hole, pond swimming, canoeing and fishing. Cadet Greenwood won the $25 prize for the largest fish. Coach Paris showcased his awesome grilling skills on giant burgers provided by Mrs. Kerry Watts. Food portions made a big impression.

The picnic was a great success, and gave the Class of 2015 one last time together as a group in a relaxed setting.
Brunetti sets three new Academy records
Varsity Lacrosse

Hargrave Lacrosse
Brunetti
On May 2, 2015 in a makeup game with Benedictine Military School, Cadet Christopher Brunetti, a senior, set three new Hargrave Varsity Lacrosse records. Brunetti, an attackman, broke Hargrave Varsity Lacrosse's Single Season Scoring Record with 61 points. The top record was previously held by Zach Lepchitz '02, who had 52 single season points.

Brunetti also claimed two other records from Lepchitz. Brunetti is now first in career points at 131 to Lepchitz's 127. In career goals, Brunetti is 109 goals to Lepchitz's 92 goals.

Both players were tremendous assets to the Hargrave Lacrosse program and their records are currently maintained at the Hargrave Lacrosse Team Overview page. Coach Matt Brawn will try to expand this information into a top ten list over the summer.
PG Basketball Players Advance
Davis, Glover, Goode, Grundy, Johnson, McDaniel, Meredith, Polce, Purifoy, Shelton, Taylor

The Hargrave Postgraduate (PG) Basketball program is concluding a successful year both on and off the court. Currently, all members of the 2014-2015 squad are on track for future college play. Several players held separate signing days at Hargrave to celebrate their achievement recently. Some players signed early. The current list include the following:

Davis, Jon: UNC - Charlotte
Glover, Andrew: USC - Aiken
Goode, Justin: Rutgers University
Grundy, Trey: UNC - Wilmington
Johnson, Kejuan: Rutgers University
McDaniel, Zach: UVA - Wise
Meredith, Scott: St. Francis University (PA)
Polce, Conner: Mercyhurst University
Purifoy, Danjel: Auburn University
Shelton, Hunter: King College
Taylor, Tyrone: Wichita State
Baseball, Lacrosse and Tennis
Hargrave Athletics

Varsity Lacrosse vs. Benedictine
On May 2, 2015, the varsity lacrosse team defeated Benedictine High School 18-16 in a game that had both schools tied 9-9 at the half.

Varsity Baseball vs. EMHS
On April 30, 2015, the varsity baseball team defeated Eastern Mennonite High School 15-0.

JV Baseball vs. Dan River
On April 29, 2015, the JV Baseball team lost to Dan River High School 2-18.

Varsity Baseball vs. Blue Ridge School
On April 29, 2015, the varsity baseball team defeated the Blue Ridge School 28-3.

 

For information and commentary, check out hargravesports.com.
College Acceptance 
Averett, Malinow, Paul

Cadet Henry Averett, Jr. received his second college acceptance to the University of North Carolina. Averett also secured a $72,000 scholarship to Lynchburg College.

Cadet Nick Paul received his third college acceptance to Benedictine College. Cadet Justin Malinow received his 12th college acceptance to the Berklee College of Music.

Averett, Henry: University of North Carolina
Malinow, Justin: Berklee College of Music
Paul, Nick: Benedictine College