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Cadet Ethan Schroyer Awarded Prestigious Scholarships to Two Top Virginia Universities

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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FORK UNION, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ethan Schroyer, a senior at Fork Union Military Academy, has recently been awarded prestigious scholarships to two of Virginia's top universities after a strenuous application and interview process for each. Schroyer, the current Battalion Commander for the Corps of Cadets and a four-year Trustee Scholar at Fork Union, was also presented the Harry Byrd Leadership Award last month. Schroyer is the son of Sophie Shroyer of North East, Maryland, and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August, 2020, when he enrolled as a freshman.

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  • Ethan Schroyer, a senior at Fork Union Military Academy, has recently been awarded prestigious scholarships to two of Virginia's top universities, the Jefferson Scholarship from the University of Virginia, and the Johnson Scholarship awarded by Washington and Lee University.
  • FORK UNION, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ethan Schroyer, a senior at Fork Union Military Academy , has recently been awarded prestigious scholarships to two of Virginia's top universities after a strenuous application and interview process for each.
  • "Ethan represents the best of the best of our cadets, and he has an exciting future ahead of him."
  • The Jefferson Scholarship at the University of Virginia is one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in the United States.

National Search for Development Director Begins as COL Tripp Billingsley Announces His Retirement Following 33 Years of Service at Fork Union Military Academy

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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FORK UNION, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CAPT Mark Black, USN (Ret.), the President of Fork Union Military Academy, announced this week that the school is initiating a national search to fill the role of the Academy's top development officer as COL Tripp Billingsley, the school's longtime Director of Advancement will be retiring at the end of the school year on June 30, 2024.

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  • ), the President of Fork Union Military Academy , announced this week that the school is initiating a national search to fill the role of the Academy's top development officer as COL Tripp Billingsley, the school's longtime Director of Advancement will be retiring at the end of the school year on June 30, 2024.
  • The Billingsley family history at Fork Union began with Joseph A. Billingsley, Sr., who graduated in the Class of 1909 when the school was still officially named Fork Union Academy.
  • Tripp Billingsley (Joseph A. Billingsley, III) first arrived at Fork Union Military Academy as a postgraduate football player in the Class of 1977, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather before him.
  • Tripp's nephew, Jack's son Joseph B. Billingsley, is currently at Fork Union playing postgraduate basketball for Coach Bob Williams, continuing the Billingsley legacy.

Fork Union Military Academy Names Chris Panos as Head Coach of New Postgraduate Lacrosse Program

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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FORK UNION, Va., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) announced today the hiring of a seasoned NCAA coach and former top professional National Lacrosse League player, Chris Panos, as the head coach for the Academy's new postgraduate lacrosse program and Assistant Director of Athletics. Panos brings an unmatched combination of expertise, passion, and a stellar track record in both coaching and playing lacrosse to FUMA.

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  • Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) announced today the hiring of a seasoned NCAA coach and former top professional National Lacrosse League player, Chris Panos, as the head coach for the Academy's new postgraduate lacrosse program and Assistant Director of Athletics.
  • FORK UNION, Va., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) announced today the hiring of a seasoned NCAA coach and former top professional National Lacrosse League player, Chris Panos, as the head coach for the Academy's new postgraduate lacrosse program and Assistant Director of Athletics.
  • "I'm excited and blessed for my next challenge in building the first ever PG lacrosse program at Fork Union Military Academy," said Panos.
  • John Blake, Director of Athletics at Fork Union Military Academy said, "During my first conversation with Chris Panos, I realized he is the person I wanted to build our PG Lacrosse Program.

Fork Union Military Academy Expands Athletic Offerings with Addition of Postgraduate Lacrosse Program

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Saturday, May 13, 2023
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FORK UNION, Va., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), a leading college preparatory boarding school with an outstanding history in athletics, announced today that it is broadening its athletic offerings with the introduction of a postgraduate lacrosse program. Set to field its first team in the 2024-2025 school year, this exciting addition reflects the Academy's ongoing commitment to the development of outstanding student-athletes across a broad spectrum of athletic programs. The Academy is launching a national search for a head lacrosse coach, seeking a dynamic leader who will instill the values of excellence and sportsmanship for which the Academy is known.

Key Points: 
  • Fork Union Military Academy announced today that it is broadening its athletic offerings with the introduction of a postgraduate lacrosse program, set to field its first team in the 2024-2025 school year.
  • FORK UNION, Va., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), a leading college preparatory boarding school with an outstanding history in athletics, announced today that it is broadening its athletic offerings with the introduction of a postgraduate lacrosse program.
  • Countless Fork Union Military Academy graduates have gone on to compete at the collegiate level, and more than 125 graduates have achieved professional athletic careers.
  • Fork Union Military Academy invites its community to support and participate in the growth of this new program.

Fork Union Military Academy Announces Selection of New Commandant as LTC Moss Announces His Retirement

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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FORK UNION, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy today announced that LTC Roy A. "Tony" Moss, US Army (Ret.), will be retiring as Commandant of Cadets at the conclusion of this school year. Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.

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  • Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.
  • FORK UNION, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy today announced that LTC Roy A.
  • Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.
  • LTC Moss joined the Fork Union Military Academy staff as Chief Financial Officer in 2018 and moved to the position of Commandant of Cadets in 2019.

Fork Union Military Academy Announces John Blake to be Next Athletic Director

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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FORK UNION, Va., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to announce the selection of John Blake as Athletic Director, responsible for the operations, administration, and performance of the school's athletic program. Blake will be assuming the role previously held by John Shuman, as Shuman moves into the school's Advancement Office as Major Gifts Officer.

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  • Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to announce the selection of John Blake as Athletic Director, responsible for the operations, administration, and performance of the school's athletic program.
  • FORK UNION, Va., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to announce the selection of John Blake as Athletic Director, responsible for the operations, administration, and performance of the school's athletic program.
  • "I am excited for the opportunity to lead the athletic program at Fork Union Military Academy," stated Blake.
  • ), the President of Fork Union Military Academy, "and we found that John Blake was ideally suited for this position.

Fork Union Military Academy Announces the "125 for the 125th" Campaign

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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FORK UNION, Va., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy is proud to announce the start of the public phase of a fund-raising campaign, "125 for the 125th," in honor of the school's 125th anniversary, which will be observed the weekend of October 13-15 in 2023.

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  • Founded in 1898, Fork Union Military Academy will observe its 125th anniversary in October, 2023.
  • FORK UNION, Va., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy is proud to announce the start of the public phase of a fund-raising campaign, "125 for the 125th," in honor of the school's 125th anniversary, which will be observed the weekend of October 13-15 in 2023.
  • To be included in this campaign, donations must be of at least $12,500 in size, with some programs and projects, including some infrastructure naming opportunities, requiring a larger commitment.
  • Mrs. Paige Lester Pruett, Chair of the Fork Union Military Academy Board of Trustees, explained the potential impact of the campaign.

Fork Union Military Academy Announces Kendrick F. Ashton, Jr. to be Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2022

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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FORK UNION, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy announced today that Kendrick F. Ashton, Jr. will be delivering the commencement address to the Class of 2022 at their graduation ceremony. Ashton completed a postgraduate year with the Class of 1994 at Fork Union Military Academy as a member of Coach John Shuman's football team. He went on to the College of William & Mary where he was a multi-year starter and all conference performer at cornerback.

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  • Kendrick F. Ashton, Jr. will deliver the commencement address to Fork Union Military Academy's Class of 2022 at their graduation ceremony on May 20, 2022.
  • FORK UNION, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy announced today that Kendrick F. Ashton, Jr. will be delivering the commencement address to the Class of 2022 at their graduation ceremony.
  • Ashton completed a postgraduate year with the Class of 1994 at Fork Union Military Academy as a member of Coach John Shuman's football team.
  • "Attending Fork Union Military Academy and playing for John Shuman were the most transformative experiences of my young life," said Ashton.

Objectway Confirmed as Key Partner in Rathbones’ Digital Strategy

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Objectway, a global top 100 wealth, banking & asset management software provider, has been confirmed as a strategic digital partner to Rathbones according to their recently published 2021 annual statement.

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  • Objectway, a global top 100 wealth, banking & asset management software provider, has been confirmed as a strategic digital partner to Rathbones according to their recently published 2021 annual statement.
  • Objectway has been partnering with Rathbones, a leading UK investment manager with more than 68.21 billion FUMA, to help them build and implement their digital portal and MyRathbones app.
  • Over the last two years, Objectway has proven to be a reliable partner in terms of solution design and execution for key components of our digital strategy.
  • We are happy to confirm them as a strategic partner for our future digital transformation plans, affirmed Andy Brodie, Chief Operating Officer at Rathbones.