Hargrave News
2019 Leadership Academy
August 26, 2019
Cadets participated in a week-long training designed to test and evaluate their leadership abilities and determine eligibility for key cadet leadership positions for the upcoming year. The evaluations consisted of several graded events: physical fitness tests, barracks, and personnel inspections, drill and ceremony evaluations, and a comprehensive final exam. Cadets also received graded peer and ... Read more
Best-Selling Author Dr. Michael Reichert Speaks at Hargrave
August 19, 2019
Hargrave Military Academy hosted Dr. Michael Reichert on Monday, August 19th at their Faculty In-Service as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Dr. Reichert is the best-selling author of How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. This, his most recent work, is very applicable to Hargrave’s mission to ... Read more
Ritchie as new CDO
July 23, 2019
Hargrave is excited to introduce that Ms. Mackenzie Ritchie is joining the Hargrave team as our new Chief Development Officer. She comes from a background in military boarding schools and Christian based education. “What drew me to Hargrave was the focus on the spiritual development of young men.” As our new CDO, Mackenzie is excited ... Read more
MRE Review
July 17, 2019
Our Summer Cadets reviewed a Shredded Beef Barbecue MRE Meal. This is a Cadet production.
Alumni Scholarship
June 26, 2019
Hargrave Family, You know what it takes to be a Hargrave Cadet. You also know young men that would benefit from a Hargrave education. By Order of the President of Hargrave Military Academy, all alumni and their parents are authorized to issue a $1,000 Character Scholarship to young men that would be an asset to ... Read more
What is Structure?
June 10, 2019
So there I was (every great narrative has to start this way) thinking of all the hard questions I’ve received as the Commandant of Hargrave Military Academy. “Why did my son do that?”, “Why do I have to study _______ subject?”, “Why did that Cadet say that about me?”, “Why do I have to walk ... Read more
Former College Coach to Lead Hargrave Football
June 7, 2019
Coach Jeff Schaum takes over as new Head Coach. Hargrave is excited to add several key people to the team this summer. The first is our new Head Football Coach, Jeff Schaum. While playing college football at Colgate University and as a walk-on scout team player at Florida State, Coach Schaum studied geography and dreamed ... Read more
President’s End of the Year Thoughts
June 6, 2019
Dear Hargrave family, As the school year has come to a close, I wanted to provide a summary of highlights. I want to first congratulate our Class of 2019 graduates and post graduates!! They finished strong and reaped the rewards of their efforts. Here are a few statistics: – Out of the 42 graduates and ... Read more
Military School is Best Fit for High School Students
May 30, 2019
When researching private boarding schools, some people see “military school” and immediately drop that school to the bottom of the list -when it actually should be placed on the top of the list. Why? Let’s look at several reasons military high school is not only a great choice, but the right choice to prepare boys ... Read more
Commencement Speech 2019
May 20, 2019
Rob Bartenstein ’87 shares some life experiences and gives timely advice to our Senior Class.
Featured Faculty – Janice McLaughlin
May 9, 2019
Ms. McLaughlin is a veteran teacher and a U.S. Army Veteran. She joined our CIS (middle school) Department this year as an English Instructor. She holds a BS in Psychology and Special Education from Lynchburg College, a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Phoenix and an Ed. S. in Educational ... Read more
Chatham Love
May 9, 2019
There is a new LOVEwork mural in our quaint little town of Chatham. Virginia has over 130 LOVEworks throughout the state. Each installation is unique and represents the community that hosts it. When you look at the O, you will see five landmarks of our little town: Chatham Hall (a girls boarding school across town), ... Read more
Alumni Inspection Winners
May 9, 2019
During Homecoming, one of the highlights for the alumni (and most of the Cadets) is a formal room inspection. This not only allows the alumni to see their old room and reminisce, but also gives our Cadets a chance to show off their military academy skills, compete against each other and to make connections with ... Read more
Track Wins Six Straight!
May 9, 2019
The Tigers won their sixth straight track meet by the following team scores: Hargrave – 125 pts Gretna – 83 pts Altavista – 82 pts Dan River – 46 pts Chatham – 36 pts Event Winners: 4 x 800 Relay – Higdon, Powers, Khraisat, Morris Triple Jump – Hankins 110 Hurdles – Williams 800 Meters ... Read more
Yearbook Dedication
May 8, 2019
The 2019 yearbook dedication ceremony took place after Chapel on Tuesday. This year had several recipients – the Hargrave Maintenance Department. Our Cadets appreciate the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of our maintenance and housekeeping crew. We thank you for everything you do for us and sacrifice in your own lives to be here whenever ... Read more
Alumni – Dr. Jeff Moore speaks to Cadets
May 3, 2019
Dr. Jeff Moore came back for homecoming a few weeks ago and mentioned to Colonel Brown that he would like to speak to the Cadets about his life and especially his experience at the Pentagon during 9-11. This was recently made into a reality. Quicky relating to the Cadets, Dr. Moore spoke of his time ... Read more
Featured Faculty – Dena Olsen
May 2, 2019
Ms. Olsen is a familiar smiling face on campus and is Hargrave’s Director of Guidance and Counseling. She holds a Masters in School Counseling. A friend from college started working at Hargrave and was soon telling her all about it. “God drew me to Hargrave”, she explains. While in school, she realized that she wanted ... Read more
Cadets get PADI Certified for SCUBA
May 2, 2019
After working for months to learn the ins and outs of SCUBA diving in the classroom and in our pool, Cadets completed four dives in a nearby quarry and are now PADI certified. They went down as far as 60 feet into the cold water. SCUBA instruction was provided by Black Pearl SCUBA of Lynchburg. ... Read more
Meritorious Performers attend Air Show
May 2, 2019
Our Meritorious Performers were able to attend the Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina. LtCol Morris was the chaperone and our Cadets joined in with a men’s group from a local church to have breakfast and convoy down to the show. The highlight for many was ... Read more
Hargrave 8 – New Covenant School 1
May 2, 2019
“Hey, Coach, when will my doubles match start?” That’s a common (and good question). In VIC tennis, that usually means about an hour later after the singles matches are at least partially completed. Generally, a singles point is over in around 8 seconds. Minimum of 4 points per game. Minimum of 10 games in a ... Read more