Hargrave News
Current Events Club: State of the Union
February 8, 2020
The Current Events Club, which is dedicated to fostering open dialogue about what is going on in the news, recently hosted students for the State of the Union address. Club members participate in informal debates about current issues and watch documentary films. The club is open to all cadets and provides an opportunity for greater awareness ... Read more
SOAR Academy Leadership and Character Training
February 8, 2020
On Friday, 31 January 2020, a team from Hargave, consisting of Sgt Maj Scott Dooley and Cadets Jack and Eli Benjamin, traveled to the Academy at SOAR (Success Oriented Achievement Realized), located in Waynesville, NC, and provided leadership and character training to 13 SOAR students. The Academy at SOAR is an adventure-based boarding school for ... Read more
Chinese New Year & State Capitol Tour
February 8, 2020
To celebrate Chinese New Year, the HMA international students group traveled to Richmond for an fun and eventful outing. Cadets spent the morning at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and the Virginia Fine Arts Museum. Cadets were particularly enthusiastic about seeing the colonial weapons display and learning about dueling through the Alexander Hamilton ... Read more
Higdon ’21 Named January Athlete of the Month
February 7, 2020
January's Athlete of the Month has been awarded to Nathan Higdon '21!
Tigers Remain Unbeaten in Blowout Win
February 6, 2020
The Hargrave Tigers remained undefeated on the season as they rolled to a 55-27 victory over North Cross.
Tigers Win Second Straight
February 6, 2020
The Hargrave Tigers earned their second straight win as they defeated North Cross 81-46 to improve their season record to 5-6 overall.
Tigers Extend Winning Streak
February 4, 2020
The Hargrave Tigers increased their winning streak to six games over the weekend as they picked up a pair of wins, moving their overall record to 16-4 on the season.
Tigers Pick Up Pair of Home Wins over Weekend
February 4, 2020
The Hargrave Tigers picked up a pair of impressive wins inside Walter Davis Gymnasium over the weekend, defeating The Skills Factory and Springfield Commonwealth Academy.
Continued Improvement for Rifle
February 4, 2020
On Tuesday afternoon, the Hargrave Tigers took a trip to Lexington, Virginia to compete in a tri-match on the campus of Virginia Military Institute.
Senior Night Swim/Dive Meet Recap
February 4, 2020
On Tuesday evening, the Hargrave Tigers honored their five competing senior swimmers as they hosted their final regular season meet.
Hargrave Holds Steady at #7 in Latest VISAA Poll
January 28, 2020
After picking up their third win in a row over Catholic High School on Saturday afternoon, the Hargrave Tigers remained as the #7 team in the latest VISAA poll.
Tigers Drop Heartbreaker
January 28, 2020
The Hargrave Tigers took to Walter Davis Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon to face off with Catholic High School. Despite an outstanding performance, the Tigers fell 59-56 in overtime, dropping their record to 3-5 on the year.
Tigers Earn Victory in Home Meet
January 28, 2020
The Hargrave Military Academy Tigers swam their way to victory on Friday afternoon in an outstanding team performance.
2nd Semester Matriculation
January 25, 2020
13 new cadets joined the Hargrave family as they matriculated into the Corps of Cadets. These cadets came to us from Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In addition, a new international student joined the Corps from China. To facilitate a smooth transition and to allow time for training and orientation ... Read more
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Speaker
January 25, 2020
Roger Von Braun is a NYS-certified teacher turned suicide prevention advocate. He has committed himself to teaching young people how to navigate some of life’s darkest moments, and educating parents on how to support their teen’s mental health. In the picture, Mr. Braun demonstrates for the Corps of Cadets how Coach Zerpa’s physiological response to pressure ... Read more
Higdon Shatters Swimming Record
January 25, 2020
On Wednesday afternoon, as the Tigers hosted Virginia Episcopal School and Chatham Hall, junior, Nathan Higdon took to the water and gave a truly awe-inspiring performance in the 100 yard Breaststroke. The Hargrave record, which was set in 2003, was previously 1:03.28. Higdon swam the event on Wednesday in 1:01.59. “Incredible. Absolutely incredible,” stated Head Coach, Amanda Weishaar. ... Read more
Hargrave Military Academy Announces Frank Thomas ’87 as Head Baseball Coach
January 25, 2020
Hargrave Military Academy is pleased to announce Frank Thomas ’87 as Head Baseball Coach. Thomas, a four-year boarding cadet at Hargrave, went on to complete his BS at Averett University. As a coach, Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge to the Tigers. All together, Thomas brings over a decade of coaching experience to Hargrave. Thomas ... Read more
Tigers Roll Past Orangeville Prep on ESPN3
January 21, 2020
Playing their third game in as many days, the Hargrave Tigers took the floor at Springfield College in the prestigious Spalding Hoophall Classic to take on Orangeville Prep (CAN) in a game featured on ESPN3. Hargrave earned a 91-73 win and advanced to 20-1 on the season.
Player Spotlight: Ashton Hammock ’24
January 20, 2020
At the near midway point in terms of games, the Middle School Basketball team is on a roll, currently sitting at 5-0. Their hot start is due in large part to Ashton Hammock '24, who is leading the Young Tigers in scoring this season.
Tigers Earn Road Win to Halt Three Game Skid
January 20, 2020
On Saturday afternoon, the Hargrave Tigers faced off against Eastern Mennonite School (Harrisonburg, VA) in road tilt that shaped up to be a great matchup. The Tigers were victorious, 81-54, bringing their overall record on the season to 11-4.