Varsity Fencing
Congressman John J. McGuire III Recognises the Rising Fencing Programme at Hargrave Military Academy
April 8, 2026
We are deeply honoured to share a special letter of recognition received by the fencing programme at Hargrave Military Academy from Congressman John J. McGuire III. This thoughtful and encouraging message serves as a meaningful affirmation that the work undertaken to build our fencing programme is both recognised and valued. At Hargrave Military Academy, we ... Read more
NCAA Fencing Championships 2026 at the University of Notre Dame: A Historic Weekend, a New Format, and an Important Lesson for the Entire Fencing Community
March 31, 2026
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the NCAA Fencing Championships concluded at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, United States, bringing to a close four days of competition of the highest collegiate standard. This year’s championships will be remembered as a landmark occasion, not only for the exceptional quality of fencing on display, but also ... Read more
Integral Education in Military Boarding Schools
January 20, 2026
Sport, Leadership, and a Culture of High Expectations as the Foundation of Intellectual, Emotional, and Moral Development Military boarding schools and other forms of structured residential education at secondary level (Years 7–12) represent one of the most coherent and systematically implemented models of integral education. These institutions combine rigorous academic instruction, a disciplined pastoral environment, ... Read more
Hargrave Announces Head Fencing Coach
October 27, 2025
Hargrave Military Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Marek Piotr Stepien OLY as our new Head Fencing Coach. This appointment represents a significant investment in our athletic offerings and our commitment to providing students with exceptional opportunities for competitive excellence and personal development. Stepien is an Olympic competitor and recipient of the World Olympians Association Certificate of Recognition, ... Read more
Fencers Stick it to Opponents at the State Championship
February 24, 2025
This weekend the fencing team wrapped up our season with our state individual tournament. The day began with fencers being sorted into pools based on their seeding. After pools we moved to the direct elimination tableau. Scott and Wadsworth both placed high enough to earn byes for the first round. Ellis and Eastman had the ... Read more
Fencing Competes in Kernesville North Carolina
January 31, 2025
This past Saturday the fencing team traveled to Kernersville NC to compete in their conference individuals. With our team generally placing in the middle I expected individual performance to be about the same but the final results absolutely blew away my expectations. Hargrave was able to enter seven fencers, giving us a bit of an ... Read more
