Fork Union Military Academy
President CAPT Mark E. Black and his wife, Kim, are welcomed by the Arch of Sabres at the 2025 Military Ball, held for the first time in the Guy E. Beatty Library.
Dear Friends and Supporters of Fork Union Military Academy,
Each year at Fork Union Military Academy, we continue the sacred work of forging young men: men of faith, honor, discipline, and purpose. The word forge is deliberate. Iron cannot be molded by chance; it must be shaped through fire, pressure, and purpose. The same is true for the young men entrusted to us. Here at Fork Union, we forge character that endures.
This past year was another testament to what our community can achieve together. Through your generosity, the Academy received 835 gifts totaling $2,891,112, including 75 planned gifts, 23 gifts in kind, and the continued growth of our recurring gift programs, the Alumni Guard and Family Fellowship, which welcomed 29 new members this year. These acts of faith and commitment sustain the Academy’s mission and ensure that generations of cadets will continue to be refined by the same values that have shaped so many before them.
Our work, however, is far from finished. Each gift, large or small, is a vital link in the chain that connects our proud history to our bright future. Giving back to Fork Union is more than an act of generosity; it is an affirmation of belief in what this institution stands for. It is a commitment to the formation of devout, honorable young men who will serve their families, communities, and nation with courage and integrity.
As Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Your support sharpens our mission, fuels our purpose, and strengthens every cadet who walks these grounds. Together, we ensure that the fire of this Academy never dims.
On behalf of our cadets, faculty, and staff, thank you for believing in Fork Union Military Academy, thank you for giving back, for giving faithfully, and for giving forward.
Sincerely,
M.E. Black
CAPTAIN, USN (Ret.) President Fork Union Military Academy
Soli Deo gloria
Fork Union Military Academy is a place where history and progress walk side by side. Every corner of our campus holds a story, and new chapters continue to be written through projects that celebrate our traditions while creating spaces for the next generation of cadets to learn, grow, and lead.
“The new updates around campus reflect an exciting time at Fork Union Military Academy,” said CAPT Mark Black, USN (Ret.), President of the Academy. “Renewal is coming, and it’s change that will strengthen our mission, elevate the cadet experience, and showcase the best of who we are.”
The Gus Lacy Track is once again alive with the sound of footsteps and determination. After months of construction, the championship-quality, eight-lane black surface became fully operational in October, featuring fresh paint and upgraded facilities that match the caliber of the athletes who train here.
The new throwers’ area, the final phase of the project, is set to be completed in late fall or early spring, rounding out a facility that stands ready to host top-tier competitions and community events.
More than just a renovation, this project represents an investment in the health, performance, and pride of our cadets. With every stride taken on the new track, our student-athletes continue Fork Union’s long legacy of excellence, perseverance, and unity.
At the heart of campus, the Don and Judy Bardell Veranda now welcomes cadets, faculty, and families to gather, reflect, and connect. Completed in late September, the veranda was officially dedicated during Parents Weekend, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by parents, staff, and guests.
The project was made possible through the generosity of Mr. Darren Bardell, Class of 1985, who named the veranda in honor of his parents, Don and Judy Bardell, for the many sacrifices they made to give him the
opportunity to pursue a Fork Union education. This beautiful new addition to the Wicker Science Building provides a welcoming outdoor space for studying, relaxing, and fellowship, serving as both a symbol of gratitude and a gathering place that strengthens our sense of community.
Perhaps the most visible transformation came from what is no longer standing. This summer, Fork Union said farewell to the Middle School Barracks, a building that stood since 1940 and once housed cadets as young as first grade. Though its doors closed in 2015, the structure remained a quiet reminder of the Academy’s history for nearly a decade.
After careful evaluation, it was determined that the barracks could not be viably renovated. In a decision grounded in responsible stewardship, demolition began on August 19, clearing the way for new possibilities. As the walls came down, Charlie Company, the Academy’s youngest cadets, stood watching, symbolizing the continuity between past and future.
The demolition has opened our campus, creating new sightlines and a sense of openness that reflects both progress and promise.
As this historic space awaits its next purpose, Fork Union will work with its Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and the Alumni Association to determine what comes next, continuing our shared commitment to growth, excellence, and the enduring spirit of the Academy.
Ann Alleva Taylor continues to lead Fork Union Military Academy’s Advancement Office with vision and enthusiasm, building on her appointment as Director of Advancement in July 2024. In her role, Taylor oversees all fundraising, alumni relations, and marketing initiatives that support the Academy’s mission and strategic priorities.
Since joining Fork Union, Taylor has helped strengthen donor engagement and expand philanthropic support through strategic campaigns, community partnerships, and dynamic storytelling that celebrates the Academy’s legacy and impact.
Bringing more than three decades of experience in marketing and philanthropy, Taylor has a proven record of success in creating motivational, change-making campaigns. Her leadership in strategic advancement planning has contributed to more than $11 million raised for regional 501(c)(3) organizations, while her marketing expertise has driven over $70 million in sales across nonprofit and corporate sectors.
Your gift to Fork Union Military Academy helps forge young men of character and integrity, but did you know it could go twice as far? Many employers will match charitable contributions, doubling or even tripling your impact with just a few extra minutes of effort.
Fork Union at a glance
Over the past decade, only thirty Fork Union Military Academy donors have taken advantage of matching gift programs, leaving significant funds on the table. Nationally, an estimated $4–$7 billion in matching funds go unclaimed each year because donors are unaware or forget to submit a request.
hoW it Works the iMpact
• Make your gift to FUMA online, by mail, or through another method.
• Check your eligibility by visiting ForkUnion.coM/Match and searching for your employer.
• You’ll find details on match ratios, limits, and requirements.
• Submit your request using your company’s online form, usually a quick and simple process
• Your employer sends the match directly to FUMA, typically within 4–8 weeks.
• Not sure if your employer offers a corporate matching gift program? Give us a call!
In the past five years, FUMA has received $76,632.10 in matching gifts from companies like AT&T, Boeing, Google, and the NFL. These contributions have helped provide financial aid, enhance academic and athletic programs, and support faculty development whichar are all vital to our mission.
Who’s eligible
Many programs extend beyond full-time employees to include part-time workers, retirees, spouses, and even corporate board members. Most gifts, whether one-time or recurring, qualify for matching.
don’t leave Money on the table
If you work for a company with 1,000 or more employees, there’s a strong chance they offer a matching gift program. A quick check could double your donation, turning $25 into $50 or $500 into $1,000, at no additional cost to you.
get started today
Visit ForkUnion.coM/Match to learn more or contact the Advancement Office at 434-842-4207 for assistance.
Together, we can make every gift go further for the young men of Fork Union Military Academy.
Fork Union Military Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For many Fork Union Military Academy alumni, the Academy remains a place of lifelong influence. For Marcus Billingslea and 2LT Christopher Merlo, it’s also become the place where their professional journeys began. Both graduates of the Class of 2021, the two have returned to the Academy that helped shape their discipline and purpose, now paying it forward to the next generation of Blue Devils.
Billingslea, a Palmyra, Virginia native and the Class of 2021 Salutatorian, joins the faculty as a Geometry instructor after graduating from Morehouse College. His return to Fork Union feels like a homecoming, not just to the classrooms where he once studied, but to the values and mentors who inspired his pursuit of excellence.
Merlo, a commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and Tufts University graduate, has also found his way back to Fork Union. He has served in both the classroom and the Commandant’s Department, teaching Chemistry during Term 1 and currently leading Honors Algebra during Term 2. His dual role allows him to bridge academics and leadership by instilling in cadets the same balance of discipline and intellect that guided his own success.
For COL Brian Bodine, Fork Union’s Academic Dean, watching Marcus and Chris return has been a full-circle moment of pride and purpose. Bodine taught both alumni during their cadet years and later had the honor of hiring them to join the faculty.
“It’s been an absolute blast to have these two fine young men come back to FUMA and help meet the needs of the Corps,” said Bodine. “Both were excellent students and strong contributors in athletics, Marcus as a receiver and backup quarterback on the Jr. Prep football team, and now they’re giving back to the same community that helped shape them. When I hear them tell cadets, ‘When I was here, we did it this way,’ it makes me swell with pride. They understand our culture and embody the reason why we do things the way we do.”
Bodine added that the Academy’s culture is unlike any other, built on standards that challenge and elevate young men. Having alumni like Marcus and Chris return to model those standards for current cadets, he says, is “nothing short of great.”
For both Billingslea and Merlo, returning to Fork Union was about more than nostalgia, it was about purpose. Each credits the Academy’s structure, mentorship, and emphasis on character as cornerstones in their personal and academic development.
After earning his degree from Morehouse College, Billingslea felt called to education and mentorship. The opportunity to return to his alma mater offered the perfect blend of both. In the classroom, he strives to make Geometry approachable and relevant, often relating lessons to real-world problem-solving and perseverance all qualities he honed as a cadet himself.
Merlo’s journey took him through the rigorous academic and military programs at Tufts University, where his leadership training and commitment to service deepened. His decision to return to Fork Union was grounded in gratitude and the desire to serve as a role model for cadets walking the same halls he once did.
“This place built me into who I am,” said Merlo. “Now I get to help cadets find their own sense of direction and confidence, whether in the classroom or as part of the Corps.”
As the next generation of cadets march across the same campus they once called home, Billingslea and Merlo stand as living reminders of what a Fork Union education can produce. Their return symbolizes the Academy’s lasting influence, an institution where lessons of faith, discipline, respect, and leadership continue to echo long after graduation.
Their paths, from cadets to college graduates, and now to educators, reflect the power of the Academy’s mission to “develop, educate, and inspire young men in a college preparatory, military environment.” In coming full circle, both alumni have shown that the true measure of success isn’t just where life takes you, but what you give back along the way.
“We’re proof that Fork Union’s values last,” said Billingslea. “To come back and live those out every day, it’s an honor.”
This 2024-2025 Annual Report of Gifts has been prepared by the Academy’s Advancement Office. This acknowledgment includes donations received during the fiscal year from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, during which time 835 donors contributed over $2.8 million in cash, pledge payments, stock, recurring gifts, matching gift payments, gift-in-kind donations, and other types of gifts.
Please note we have made every effort to correctly list our supporters; should you note an error please contact the Advancement office: 434-842-4207
* denotes deceased
($50,000 and above)
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Bardell Family Foundation
Mrs. Kay Bentz
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Congdon
Mr. and Mrs. Braxton Davenport
Mr. Paul Richard Dinello *
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards
Frank DiMino Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Jeffrey J. Jones II
Mrs. and Mr. Mark Pruett
Mr. Michael T. Whitmore
($25,000 to $49,999)
Mr. George A. Beadles Jr.
Mr. Charles Randy Bruce
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Burtram
Mrs. Leeda Currin
Mr. and Mrs. J. William Price III
Dr. James Harrison Smith DDS
The Titmus Foundation
($10,000 to $24,999)
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Stephen Ashby III
Mr. Richard N. Burton
Mr. Charles Castine
Mr. Anthony S. Castonzo
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Duncan Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Edwards
Mrs. Martha Pruitt Fink
Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Hall Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James Mayo
NFL Foundation
Mrs. Doris B. Pruitt
Samuel W. Holdcroft Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Slowey
Mrs. Gladys Spiak
Mr. Tom M. Tye
William J. Cammack Private Foundation
William and Caroline Yancey
($5,000 to $9,999)
Baptist General Association of Virginia
Mrs. Joan P. Buhrman
Mr. Thomas E. Chandler
Mr. William R. Cowper III
Mr. Robert Galen Dorsey
Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Dwyer III
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fafaul
Mrs. Joy Neal Feigles
COL and Mrs. Stuart G. Harrison, USA (Ret.) (Stuart & Barbara Harrison Charitable Gift Fund)
Ira C, Bertha J. Hopkins & Nancy Bryan Living Trust
Mr. Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis (Law Office of Jonathan Lewis LLC)
Mr. R. Wayne McAllister & Mrs. Al-Kenna Schrader
Frederick and Jo Ann Mueller
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Teressa Shelton
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Squatriglia
Mr. Russell L. Tye
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Waddell
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adams
($1,000 to $4,999)
Mr. George K. Anas II
Mr. Vincent Applewhite
David L. Arritt Jr.
Mrs. Maria Arritt
Mr. Luis A. Ayala-Parsi
Mr. and Mrs. David Barrett
Mr. Mark Lee Bass
Mrs. Nancy B. Bates
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. John Bennett
Dr. James Eric Bermudez MD
CAPT and Mrs. Mark Black, USN (Ret.)
Mrs. Patricia Bloxom
Mr. Frank L. Brewster
Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Brooks
Mr. and Mrs. James Burch
Mr. Leland E Burch
Christopher and Beth Caron
Dr. Jose Rafael Carreras Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cella
COL David and Mrs. Kelli Coggins, USMC (Ret.)
Mr. Michael Anthony Cuccolo
Dr. Carol Currey and Mr. Gordon Currey, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Daniel Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davenport III
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Davis
Mr. Terry E. Davis
Mrs. Sue Evelyn Dickman
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dodge
Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Falvey
Dr. and Mrs. Emerson D. Farley Jr.
First Baptist Church of Charlottesville
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gimbert
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green
Mr. John H. Greene Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Guerci
Mr. Theron Guthrie
Ms. Nicole Miller Miller Hackenberg Walters
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Hawkins
Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Head
Mr. Gerald Franklin Hemphill
Mr. and Mrs. William Hitchcock
Mr. Collin Hite and Mr. Thomas Threewitts
Mr. A. Cherie Humphrey
Mr. and Mrs. David Hunt
Dr. Harry E. Johnson
Ms. and Mr. Talmage Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Johnston
Mr. Michael Karnas III
Mr. Joey Khan
Mr. James Bryant Kirkland Jr.
Mrs. Nancy Koeller
Mrs. Jamie Lynn Krogh
Mr. Nels Krogh
Mr. Kristian Lloyd
Mr. and Mrs. Gaines Lott
Mr. Charles Isaac Lunsford II
Mr. Stephen M. Macek and Mrs. Alina Cichocki
Make My Donation Inc
Markel Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Martin Jr.
Mr. And Mrs. Lewis Martin III
Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Andrew Massie
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew McKinley
Wesley and Elizabeth Mehl
Dr. Jose A. Mera
Mr. Donald Craig Meyers
Mr. and Mrs. David Milligan
Mr. and Mrs. James Montes
Mr. Elgin N. Moore II
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mosley
Mr. Matthew Scott Moss
Mr. Paul Murdoch
Mr. and Mrs. William Murnane
Paige G. Lester Trust Account
Dr. James Payne
Mrs. Barbara Pendergrass
Chad and Kathy Percy
Stewart and Patricia Percy
Mr. Trevor J. Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry
Ms. Mary Jane Pessaud
Mr. George Powell and Mrs. Laurie Brooks-Powell
LTC John and Mrs. Raffaele, USA (Ret.)
Hershel and Shannon Reid
RADM and Mrs. Frank F. Rennie IV, USN (Ret.)
Mr. Thomas Ruhf
Mr. Scott Saunders
William and Esther Schneider
Christopher M. Shelton (C. Shelton Properties LLC)
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Inc.
Mr. William Richard Shoemaker
Earl and Sue Siddons
Glenn and Mike Sidwell
Mr. and Mrs. George Skinner Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Joe Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Stiff
Mr. William Sturgeon and Ms. Kathryn Rand
Dr. and Mrs. John Thacker
The American Legion Post 55
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
The Eric Nelson Fund
Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas
Mrs. and Mr. Brian Uihlein
Mr. and Mrs. Ireland Upchurch
Mr. Charles Wall and Family
Richard Wall and Teresa George
LTC Stanley Walthall, USA
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wernick
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vance Wilkins
($500 to $999)
Ms. Kathryn Adams
Mr. James W. Allen III
Mr. and Mrs. Presley Warren Anderson Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arritt
Baird Foundation, INC.
Mr. Heath Bates
Lieutenant David Belcher
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beyer
Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowles (Bowles & Associates, Inc.)
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Bown II
Mrs. and Mr. Jamie Brennan
Eric and Kelly Bruton
Mr. Ronald E. Burdge
Mr. Dennis J. Carey
Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Cerza Jr.
LCDR Warren Chen, USN
Mr. Christopher James Ferguson and Ms. Mary Wingo (CJF LOGISTICS LLC)
Mr. Alvin C. Dillon
Mr. Richard E Dinnis
Lt. Col. and Mrs. Richard E. Donahue Jr.
Mr. William H. Drewry
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gray Dyer Sr.
Joe and Beth Edwards
Mr. Kenneth W. Edwards
Ms. Mary Eskelund
Gary and Cindy Evans
Mr. Gerard E. Evans
Christopher James Ferguson
Frank P. Moncure Grand Masonic Lodge #279
Mr. and Mrs. Braks and Yemi Gbemiye-Etta
Mr. Alexander Robertson Grant
Mrs. and Mr. David Gudeman
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall
Mr. David S. Hatfield
Joshua and Katherine Henriques
Mr. John William Hilgers Jr.
Joe and Rita Hughes
Col. and Mrs. Stover Singleton James Jr.
Dr. Russell Johnston
Mr. Michael T. Kanagy
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Kelly
James and Stacia Landrom
Ms. Sandy Lipe
Mr. and Mrs. David Mahaney
Mr. and Mrs. William Martin Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Nevin McCoy
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McKay
Dr. Adam R. Metwalli
Mr. Jack Allen Miller
Mr. Nathanial Christian Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moreno
Mr. Charles G. Mullen Jr.
Ms. Martha P Murdoch
Mr. Marc Otterback
Mr. and Mrs. Atwell Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Picard IV
Mr. Jeffrey Reisenfeld
Mr. Walter H. Reiser Jr. and Mrs. Lu Harding
Mr. Thomas Ridenhour
Mr. Ralph Robinson & Ms. Pakking Lertmongkhon
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Romanchuk
(Community Foundation of South Alabama)
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wallace Ryland III
Woodson Alexander Sadler Jr.
Mr. Chris Salvadori
Mr. Andre Harrison Schulte
Mr. Scot G. Sinkler
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Spear
Mr. Mort Stroud
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stupalsky
Superior Signs
Mr.and Mrs. Carter Sears Dell Taylor
Harriet Tharrington
The Schauer Cole Donor Advised Fund
Mr. James F. Thurman
Mr. Thomas D. Tichenor
Ms. Cortney Varzandeh
George and Alice Waldrup
Mr. Michael W. Weneta
Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Paisley Wessel
Mr. Curtis D. Wilburn
Joe Willard
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Margaret Williard
Mr. Caleb Dalton Wines
Ms. Ling X. Wu
($360 to $499)
Mr. Paul Joshua Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Bailey Sr.
Mr. Jason B. Clary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis Cook Jr.
Mr. Walter Daniel and Ms. Irina Sedelnikova
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Dunkum
Mr. and Mrs. Thierry Dupuis
Dr. Paul A. Gaudio & Mrs. Duangrat Tongjan
Jacob and Meadow Grabeel
Ms. Monique Gray
Mr. Robert L. Gray Jr.
Mr. Justin Keith Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Kittrell
James and Emmaly Maynard
Mr. Tim Redden & Ms. Rosaura Gonzalez-Muniz
Mr. Ronald S. Reinhart
Mr. and Mrs. John Riley
Mr. and Mrs. John Shuman
Spotsylvania Masonic Lodge 26 & Napthali Motorcycle Assoc.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Sullivan
Ms. Judith Watkins
Mr. Charles Abraham Weimer
Mr. and Mrs. Cory Wessel
($240 to $359)
Mr. and Mrs. Kristofer Anderson
Mr. Richard Brian Beamer
Dr. James Hedrick Bradford
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Briscoe
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bundy
Mr. Temple Witt Cabell and Mrs. Susan Stevens
Mr. Matthew Walden Carmine
Mr. and Mrs. John Childress
Mr. and Mrs. T. Clements
Ms. Joann Schauer Cole
Mr. Jon Stephen Copper
Mr. Allan R. Cornnell & Mrs. Dorothy Sperback
Mr. Kenneth L. Cortright Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lynn Crabtree Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis
Mr. Burton H. Dietz Sr.
Mr. James D. DiGiacinto
Reverend George Donigian & Mrs. Mary Teasley
Mr. Scott V. Dow
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Eaton
Mrs. and Mr. Jeffrey Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Egbert
Mr. Frank Fearn Ellis III
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Floyd
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fray
David Lee Gecewicz
Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson
Max Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Greenspon
James Stanley Gulick
Ms. Ann Hanson
Ms. Connie Hirahara
Ms. Vanessa Howard Caple
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Hudgins
Mr. James Gregory Hunt
Mr. Jay Jonathon Jacobson
Mr. Jay K. Jarrell
Mrs. Jeanne Jones
Mr. William J. Keller
Mr. Garry H. Killmon
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kuhta
Mr. David Kullberg
Mr. Ed Lautenslager
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Leland III
Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Luke Jr.
Mrs. and Mr. Daniel Lupien
Mr. and Mrs. Steven McCoy
Mr. and Mrs. Biff Messinger
Mr. Douglas Lee Miles
Mr. and Mrs. John Mottola
Mr. Gregory Warren Nicely
Mr. and Mrs. Brian O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. James Osborn
Mr. David Plowden
Mr. Anthony P. Renaldi
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Rix
Mr. Scott C. Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. John Rollings
Mr. Jose Ramon Sanchez Medal
Mr. Robert M. Sklenar
Mr. Douglas M. Springmann Jr. and Dr. Sebastiana Gagliano Springmann
Mr. Brian D. Stankie and Mrs. Linda Gruda
Sally and Mark Stratton
Lt. Col. & Mrs. Cameron B. Sutherland
Mr. Dylan Yanik Thevanayagam
Ms. Judith Watson Tidd
Mr. William Wachob
Mr. Donald Q. Wade
Jeffrey and Mamie Weatherspoon
Mr. Chadwick R. Whichard
Mrs. Martha Wile
Mr. Cliff Williams
Mr. David Ray Wood
Gregory and Jeannett Zuvich
Honor Guard
($120 to $239)
Mr. and Mrs. James Abrams
Antonio and Jennifer Acevedo
Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Acevedo
Mr. Benjamin Basil Albert III
Dr. Huda Al-Kouatly
Mr. and Mrs. David Athey
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Bailey Jr.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Baliem-Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baugh
Mr. John L. Beamer
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Belcher
Mr. Steve Birch
Mr. John Blake
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Boggs
Mr. Harold L. Bowman
William and Elizabeth Braman
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Brickhouse
Mr. William Broadwell
Mr. Dennis B. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Buckles
Mr. Rex C. Buckley
Mr. Richard B. Burnham
Sprague and Stacey Cheshire
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Childress
Commonwealth Underground
Stephen Conver and Amy Regas
Mr. Randolph M. Cottingham
Mr. Ben Davenport
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Beale Delano Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Dittmar
Mr. Mark A. Drury
Mr. and Mrs. John Duffel
Mr. Christopher Durr & Mrs. Susan Alexander
Mr. David L. Eye
Mr. Alexander J. Falbo
LTC and Mrs. Charles Mike Fisher
Ms. Sherri L. Fosdick
Mr. Nathan Claye Frank
G.F.H. Insurance Agency, Inc.
Mr. John Meredith Galbraith
Mr. and Mrs. James Goodwin
Mr. Ricardo Olalla Guerra
Mr. and Mrs. David Haney
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hardy, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Jim J. Hassell Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B Hawkins
Mr. Robert D. Hayden
Mr. Michael P. Head
Mr. William H. Herrnstein III
Mr. Andrew A. Hill
Mr. Herbert H Hill Jr
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hockman
Mr. and Mrs. Myles Hodish
Mr. J. Stephen Hogg II
Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Melissa Howard
Mr. Raymond W. Hower
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Howgate
Mrs. Barbara Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Angela Jackson
Mr. Patrick R. Jennings
Mr. Edward Christopher Jones
Mr. and Mrs. John Justice
Mr. Walter D. Kahle Jr.
Mr. Curtis Kemp
William Kuhn
Mr. Nicholas Phillip Lampro
Dr. Robert Alan Lancey and Mrs. Lisa Manna
Ms. Elzbieta Lander
Mr. Jon Larson
Ms. Jennifer Leigh & Mr. Eric McClung
Amy Lin
Mrs. Christine N. Lloyd
Mr. and Mrs. James Luongo
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald MacVittie
Mr. Rush Makepeace
Ms. Jean McCoy
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wayne McCullen Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith McLester
Kyle and Melissa Meador
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Mendelson
Mr. Michael Kindt Miller
Mr. Alan W. Mkitarian
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Neal
Mr. Barry Nelsen
Ms. Phoebe Ngo
Mrs. April Huong Nguyen & Mr. Alexander Tran
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Nothnagle
Ms. Jennifer O’Hearn
Mr. E. Stuart Outten Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Tyler Pieron
Dr. Rob Pochek
Chad and Jennifer Price
Mr. and Mrs. John Pulliam
Mr. Calvin E. Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Roberts III
Mr. Richard Jay Ross
Mr. David Ryan
Mr. John W. Sale III
Mr. and Mrs. William Shewalter
Mr. Mark Shultise
Mr. John Ryan Shuman
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Siebert Jr.
Mr. Thomas E. Sikes III and Mrs. Eva Yoder
Mr. Grant Smith
Mr. Ray D. Stratton
Mr. Kordell Dandridge Strauss
Mr. Richard Mims Sullivan III
Mr. Rich Taddei
Mr. Jamal Adeen Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Turner
Mr. Mike Tyrrell
Mrs. Nora Vassar
Mr. and Mrs. David Ward
Paisley Wessel
Mr. and Mrs. Lane West
Mr. Alonzo Wickers
Mr. Warren Geoff Willis
LTC Scott D. Witte
Mr. Peter Lee Wood
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Woodall
Mr. Marc H. Young
Ms. Tiawana Young
Jose and Karla Zeron
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Aasen
Mr. Wayne Ahlers
Mr. Jay K. Althouse Jr.
Mr. Rick Blane Ambrous
Mr. Roland Ames
Samuel and Melanie Amos
Specialist and Ms. Max Anderson
Ward and Martha Anderson
Mrs. Dayle Ankrom
Mr. Michael T. Archbell
Mr. and Mrs. J. and Carolyn Arritt
Lt. Cmdr. William Arritt, USCG
Mr. James Broadus Ash and Mrs. Nancy Foster
Mr. Alexander Babikov
Mr. Bryant Baird
Ms. Tammy Banfield
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Barnette II
Mr. John William Beamer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beck
Mr. Frank Bendana
Ms. Naquana D Bennett
Dr. James Benson Jr.
Jonathan and Suzanne Berlin
Mr. Michael David Berrey
Mr. Charles Garland Bigley
Dr. H. Bigley
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Billingsley III
Mr. Joseph S. Black Jr.
Mr. Brian Bodine
Mr. Justin Borkowski
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bosler
Mark and Beth Bosserman
Box Tops for Education
Mr. Christopher Boyce
Mr. William M. Bragg
Mr. N. Michael Michael Brame
Mr. Thomas E. Brandli
Mr. and Mrs. James Braxton
Mr. John Robert Brinkhous
Mr. Daniel D. Bristol
Mr. Doug C. Britt
Mr. James Daniel Brotherton USAF
Ms. Shara Janiel Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Winston Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bryan
RADM and Mrs. J. Scott Burhoe, USCG (Ret.)
Mr. Kevin J. Burke and Mrs. Jane Florkowski
Ms. Patricia J. Burkett
Mr. Thomas W. Burnett
Mr. Phillip Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Dwain and Orneita Burton
Mr. Lowell Bush Sr. and Dr. Deidre Bush
Mr. Derik Paul Callaway
Ms. Sabrina Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Campe
Mr. James Norman Carnes
Mr. and Mrs. John Chae
Stanley and Michaux Chopski
Mr. Kenneth Ray Clark
Ms. Patricia Clark-Duncan
Mr. Franchard Clarke
Mr. William Bradley Colburn Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. John Coles
Ms. Melanie Collier
Ms. Roberta Collier
Mrs. Nicoletta Comas
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Coulter
Edwin Carr Cox III
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Creasy
Wilson Cropp II
Mr. Wilson W. Cropp Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cross
Mr. John P. Cutting Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Daikeler
Mrs. Carol Deaton
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dedder
Mrs. Regina Delman
Ms. Sherall Dementi
Ms. Dieula Desulme
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dike
Mr. Michael D. Donahue
Mr. Thomas Michael Dondre Jackson
Mr. Robert Dudley
Richard E. Duncan
Mr. David T. Dunn
Gina Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. John Eichelberger
Ms. Cindy Elliott
Dave and Jennifer Elliott
Mr. Bruce E. Engstler
Ms. Lucy Ess
Aaron and Marie Evans
Mr. Robert Douglas Evans
Dr. Steven Evens and Dr. Bonnie Makdad
Mr. Charles M. Faught Jr. and Mrs. Nita Faught
Mr. Richard Mark Feathers
Ms. Ginger Finch
Mrs. Mary P. Fletcher
Mr. and Mrs. Jared Fogg
Judith Kay Fogg
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogg
Ms. Teressa Frallic
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Francis
Mr. Roger Francis
Mr. Anthony Fullilove
Ms. Maggie Gaeth
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Gammill
Command Sergeant Major Catherine Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Les Garrison
Mr. John C. Gaunt
Mr. Paul Thomas Gaye
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Geiger III
Ms. Susan Giacoma
Mr. Jeffrey James Gianakos
Ms. Kristy Giles
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ginty
Ms. Charlotte Glass
Mr. and Mrs. M. Goad
Ms. Rebecca Gorman
Ms. Ruth Gowin
Ms. Madia Greaves Momolu
Mr. Robert P. Greene
Mr. Jack Lewis Greenspoon
Mr. William Edward Griffin II
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Gurney
Ms. Carolynne Hagan
Mr. Edward Lee Handsome Jr.
Mrs. Bev Hanlin
Mr. Mikael Allan Hardee
L. Peyton Harris
Mr. Paul S. Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Harris
Mr. Timothy J. Hartman
Mr. David Haverstick
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heflin
Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Henriques
Mrs. Angela Hensley & Mr. Douglas McDaniel
Mrs. Emily Higgins
Sterling and Judy Hight
Ms. Kelsey Hill
Mr. Christopher A. Hines
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Hirahara
Mr. Steven F. Holloway
LTC and Mrs. William Hooper
Mr. Sean Michael Horn
Mr. Robert M. Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Allen Howell Jr.
LTC Vashon Lloyd Hubert
Mr. Garland S. Hudson
Mr. Paul David Huffman Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Hughes
Ms. Mary Carter Hyman
Mr. Olatunde Immanuel
Mr. James A. Putnam Jr. (Indian Creek Broadband Project)
Mr. Alex N Jackson
Mr. William A Jackson Jr.
Mr. Jesse Joel Jacobson
Jake’s Gas-N-Go, Inc
Mrs. Monica Marie Jamerson
Mr. Ben Jamison
Mr. Carter Jarrett
Mr. Michael Jasper
Mr. John Joseph Jenkins
Ms. Marketta A. Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Jennings
Mrs. Katharine L. Jensen
Mr. Charles Johnson
Dr. and Mrs. Jeremy Jordan
Mr. Logan Michael Justice
Mr. Darren Keithley
Mr. & Mrs. D. Kelly
(Kelly & Associates Rental Properties)
Ms. Meredith Kendall
Mr. Barron D. Kennedy III
Mr. Chad Kennedy
Mr. Joseph Kenny
Mr. Maurice Khoury
Mr. Peter H. Klavik
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kovac
Ms. Tiffany Krehely
Mr. Matthew Kent Lawson
Mr. Al Lazure Jr.
Mr. Billy League
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Leo
Mr. Stephen Lee Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lightfoot
Robert and Heather Lindsay
Mr. and Ms. Emilio Lormil
Mr. Sean Matthew Lovely Sr.
Mr. John Lowe
Manahawkin Auto Sales
Dr. John Manchin II
Ms. Djenane Marchand
Anderson and Frances Marshall
Ms. Jennifer Marshall
Mr. Christopher Martin
Ms. Casey Mayhew and Mr. JC Wooten
Mr. John McGhee
Mr. John P. McGinness
Mr. Kevin M. McGowan
Mr. Chris McGraw
Mr. Thomas Atcheson McKenna
Mr. and Mrs. Wade McPhaul
Phil and Kim McVey
Mrs. Vicki F. Meadows
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Merlo
Mr. Gordon L. Merritt
Mr. Michael H. Micklem
Ms. Allison Mitchell
Mr. David Y. Mitchell
Mr. Stephen P. Mitchem
Mrs. Jackie Montero-Sharpe
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Montes
Julia Moore
Mr. Christopher Morgan
Mr. Daniel Morgan
Ms. Maxine Morris
Ms. Heather Morrison
J. Paul and Joy Mosley
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mountain
Isser Kleiman Nahman
Ms. Jessica Neal
Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Nelson III
Ms. Nancy H. Nolde
Mrs. Andrea Nygren
Mr. John R. O’Connor
Dr. Charles B. Ogburn
Mr. Tom O’Hara
Ms. Elizabeth Oppenheim
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Orenstein
Mr. and Mrs. James Pace
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Pairet
Mr. Chris Panos
Mr. Ramon Pardue
Ms. Elizabeth Parrish
Mr. Mark Parson
Tito Pastor
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pate
Ms. Elizabeth Patrick
Pearl Nails Company LLC
Mr. and Mrs. David Pearre
Mr. Kenneth E. Peller
Ms. Jennifer Pendergrass
Mr. John J. Pendzik
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Perez
Mr. Andrew Young Phillips
Ms. Nina Phillips
Mr. Jimmie H. Pleasants
Mr. William Donald Popp
Mr. Robert and Dr. Karla Porter
Mrs. Sheila W. Preville
Property Investment Advisors
Mr. Louis Eric Purdey
Mr. William Brann Ramsey
Mr. Mark D. Richards Jr.
Ms. Fran Richardson
Mr. Nicholas Ridgely
Ms. Linda Rinaldi
Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Ringheiser Jr.
Mr. Rosario David Riotto
Mr. Brent Roberts
Ms. Cara G. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Robinson
Mr. Garrett Buhl Robinson
Mr. Nicholas Robinson
Mr. Clayton Jacob Rosen
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Rosen
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rossetti
Mr. Dean Rouse
Ms. Jan Russell
Ms. Iris Saavedra and Mr. Thomas Longino
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sarofeen
Carl and Kelly Schmitt
Mrs. Ruby G. Schumaker
Mr. Bob Sciacchitano
Mrs. Frances Mera Scott
Nicholas and Natalie Scott
Jeff and Melanie Seibert
Mr. Mark Shafer
Mr. Ira Joseph Shaffer
Mr. and Mrs. William Shelly
Sheridan Funeral Home, Inc.
Ms. Cherri Shideler
Mr. Jon Shrieves
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Shriver
Bobby and Mildred Shumake
Ms. Elizabeth Shuman
Mr. Mark Tyler Shuman
Mr. Ryan Shuman
Dr. Brett Allen Siegel DDS
Ms. Mary Sikes
Scott Simle
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sims
Mr. Richard Singletary
Ms. Janice Louise Slife
Mr. and Mrs. James Smith
Ms. Katie Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sobiech
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Spiak
Ms. Jocelyn Stevens
Mr. Frank H. Stewart
Ms. Karin Stewart
Mr. Gerhard Stossier
Mr. Roger Straub
Mr. and Mrs. Rotche Strickland
Mr. Jerry Sullivan
Mr. Ryan Swail
Mr. and Mrs. James Sweeney
Mrs. Pam Sykes
Mr. Matthew A. Talbert
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Tentoni
Tesfa Tera and Etaferaw Goa
Mr. Randy Theel
Mr. Daniel A. Thompson
Mr. Ross Elliott Thompson
Mr. Reid Scott Totten
Mr. Joseph R. Townsend
Dr. Gordon Earl Trevathan Jr.
Mr. Michael F. Truitt
Mr. William D. Tucker
Ms. Doreen Turco
Mr. Allen Turner
Ms. Elizabeth Ankers Tuttle
Ms. Virginia Tylus
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Unnerstall
Mrs. Judy Vassar
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Vaughan
Mr. Ed Via
Robert and Anna Viana
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vishneski
Mr. James Waehler
LTC Erwin R. & Mrs. Ramona Waibel, USAF (Ret.)
Mr. Marion D. Waldrop Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Sam A. Walker III
Mr. and Mrs. John Warren
Mr. Dick Washington
Mr. Waverly Evan Washington
Erik and Kim Watts
Alexander and Brynn Welch
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Wells II
Mr. Michael L. White
Mr. Paul White
Ms. Rhonda White
Mr. John M. Wiatt III
Ms. Amber Williams
Mr. Robert Williams
Ms. Jean Willoughby
Mr. Jerod Abdul Wilson
Mr. Lambert A. Winchester
Mr. Martin Wiseman
Mr. Aaron Woods
Ms. Robin Woolfolk
Mr. Richard M. Wroldsen
Mr. Jose A. Zamora
Mr. Pliny E. Zerbi
Mr. Anthony J. Zigman
Gifts in Kind
Anonymous
Ms. Kathryn Adams
Mr. David Michael Athey
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Barnette II
Ms. Naquana D Bennett
CAPT and Mrs. Mark Black, USN (Ret.)
Mr. John Blake
Ms. Erica Joy Brown
Ms. Jessica Farmer
Mrs. Adriann Lane Haney
Mrs. Stacey Hayes
Mr. Michael P. Head
Mrs. Jeanne Jones
Mr. Erik Keener
Mrs. Alyson Kurtz
Mr. Stephen M. Macek
Mrs. Jessica Maddox
Mrs. Liz Patrick
Mrs. Paige Lester Pruett
Mr. Thomas Ridenhour
Mr. George Speedy Skinner Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Carter S.D. Taylor
US Mattress Factory Inc.
(These members have provided documentation to the Academy for legacy gifts.)
Mr. Robert B. Bailey Jr.
Mr. Charles K. Beck
Chief Warrant Officer Justin Blake Bernache USA
Mr. Paul V. Beyer
Mr. Sanford Bleier
Mr. Frank L. Brewster
Mr. Lee Speed Briscoe
Mr. Charles Randy Bruce
Mr. Richard N. Burton
Mr. Bach Callaway
Mrs. Jean Clappe
Mr. Robert R. Cobb
Mr. Andrew R. Dodge
Mr. Paul T. Dwyer III
Mr. Kenneth W. Edwards
Dr. Emerson D. Farley Jr.
Mr. W. Beverly Fletcher
Mr. Marion R. Floyd
Mr. James Thomas Flynn
Mr. George W. Frady Jr.
Mr. Curtis Allen Haden III
Mr. J. Wesley Hall Jr.
Mr. Richard L. Hamilton Sr.
Mrs. Virginia Haring
Colonel Stuart G. Harrison USA, (Ret.)
Mr. Withers G. Horner Sr.
Mr. William B. Hutcheson
Mr. Richard Kidwell
Mr. Joseph S. Kosaveach
Mrs. Barbara B. Lacy
Mr. Charles Taylor Lewis Jr.
Mr. Tony Long
Mr. Gaines W. Lott
Mr. James K. Mayo
Mr. Edward Robert McCloskey Jr.
Mr. Elgin N. Moore II
Mr. Charles W. Nenzel Jr.
Mr. Al Olshan
Mr. Steven C. Ozment
Mr. Rodney M. Paden
Mr. Kenneth D. Parker
Mr. Gerald T. Patton
Mr. Sam Pendergrass
Mr. Van Q. Quinn
Raper Family Charitable Fund I, II & III
Mr. Robert E. Raper
Mr. Ralph Reardon
Mr. Walter H. Reiser Jr.
Woodson Alexander Sadler Jr.
Mr. Mohamed Saleh
Mr. Roger L. Seay
Mr. Bobby Shumake
Mr. Scot G. Sinkler
Mr. George Speedy Skinner Jr.
LTC Robert K. Spencer, USA (Ret.)
Mr. William Sturgeon
Mr. Phillip Theodosiou
Mr. William B. Thornton
Mr. Thomas R. Trevillian
Mr. George C. Turner
Ms. Elizabeth Ankers Tuttle
Lieutenant Colonel Kennard S. Vandergrift Jr.
Mr. Phil Wall
Mr. Richard Wall
Mr. William Edwin Webb Jr.
Mr. Ken Wernick
Mr. Hayne Haskins Wesson Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel Paul E. Westphal
Mr. Michael Todd Whitmore
Mr. John M. Wiatt Jr.
Mr. Raymond G. Wile
Mr. William C. Wise Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel Scott D. Witte
Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Hubert Woltz USA
Mr. William Allen Yancey
(These donors are giving recurring monthly gifts to the Academy.)
Mr. Kyle A. Booker
Mr. William M. Bragg
Mr. Jason B. Clary
Mr. Jon Stephen Copper
Mr. Walter Daniel IV
Mr. Dave Daniel Elliott
David Lee Gecewicz
Ms. Etaferaw Goa
Ms. Madia Greaves Momolu
Ms. Nicole Miller Miller Hackenberg Walters
Mr. Andrew A. Hill
Mr. Charles P. Martin Jr.
Ms. Jean McCoy
Mr. Eric R. Mendelson
Mr. Biff Messinger
Mr. Matthew Scott Moss
Mrs. Krystle Myer
Ms. Phoebe Ngo
Mr. Mark D. Richards Jr.
Mr. John W. Sale III
Mr. Robert M. Sklenar
Ms. Christine Spiak
Mr. Austin Joseph Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Carter Sears Dell Taylor
Mr. Reid Scott Totten
Mr. Jeffrey N. Weatherspoon
Mr. Charles Abraham Weimer
Mr. David Ray Wood
Mr. Marc H. Young
Now in its second year, the Alumni Guard & Family Fellowship unites alumni, parents, families, and friends through the power of recurring giving.
Created to honor Fork Union’s proud legacy while securing its future, this program allows supporters to make a lasting impact, one monthly gift at a time.
By contributing $20 or more per month, members help sustain our mission of developing educated, devout, and honorable young men. Each receives a special token of appreciation as a symbol of gratitude and shared commitment to the values that define Fork Union.
Together, the Alumni Guard & Family Fellowship is preserving tradition and ensuring the future for generations of cadets to come.
(The following donors have made gifts to the Academy in Honor or Memory of a special person in their lives.)
Mr. A. Cherie Humphrey (Alex Wright)
Mr. Douglas A. Turner (Anderew D. Turner ‘90)
Mr. Atwell Phillips (Andrew Y. Phillips)
Mr. Robert M. Sklenar (Austin Fogg ‘20)
Mrs. Jamie Brennan (Baseball Program)
Mr. Mark Shuman (Bill & Jell Miller)
Ms. Jennifer Leigh (Brandon Scheel)
Ms. Natalie Scott (Pierce Scott ‘25)
Mr. James D. DiGiacinto (Cameron Oppenheim)
Ms. Elizabeth Oppenheim (Cameron Oppenheim)
Mr. Biff Messinger (Captain Charles Rogers)
Mr. Scott V. Dow (Christopher Dow)
Mr. Larry Wayne McCullen Sr. (Class of 63)
Mr. Anthony P. Renaldi (Coach Bill Miller)
Mr. John W. Justice (Col. Duane “Bulldog” Fender)
Mr. Lemuel Roberts III (Col. Robert K. Spencer)
Mr. Tim T. Redden (CSM Glenn Sidwell)
Mr. Billy Belcher (CPT David Belcher)
Mr. Pete Guerci (Cpt Michael Guerci USMC)
Mr. Robert B. Bailey Jr. (Curt Sheffield)
Mr. John J. Shuman (David & Katherine Shuman)
Mr. Ryan Shuman (David L. Shuman Sr.)
Mr. Bobby Shumake (Dr. James Benson)
Edwin Carr Cox III (Dr. William Hatcher)
Mr. Oscar Walker (Ethan Stroh)
Mr. F. Kevin Tylus (In Memory of F Kevin Tylus)
Ms. Shara Janiel Brown (Coach Arritt)
Mrs. Maria Arritt (David L. Arritt Sr.)
Mr. J. Michael Arritt (Coach Fletcher Arritt ‘60)
Mr. Chris Salvadori (Coach Fletcher Arritt ‘60)
Mr. Thomas Ruhf (Fork Union Military Academy)
Mr. Ryan Swail (Massimo Swail)
Mr. David Ellison Ward (Frank Allen Crockett)
Mrs. Regina Delman (Glynn Gilmann)
Mr. Michael W. Weneta (Harold “Beek” Grosh)
Mr. Roger Francis (Hazel B. Francis)
LCDR Warren Chen, USA (Homer WS Chen)
Mr. Rob Squatriglia (James Squatriglia ‘14)
Mr. George H. Siebert Jr. (Joanne Siebert)
Mr. Thomas W. Green (John Buhl)
Mr. Robert G. Perry (John Buhl)
Mr. Robert Woehling Bosler (John R Rennolds)
Mr. Dennis B. Brown (Coach John Shuman ‘76)
Mr. John Long Thomas (John “JT” Thomas ‘69)
Mr. Jerry Sullivan (Jon-Eric Sullivan)
Mr. Jose Perez (Jose Perez Jr.)
Mr. Joseph Kenny (Joseph R. Bullock)
Ms. Iris Saavedra (Juan Leyva ‘24)
Ms. Elizabeth Shuman (Katherine Shuman)
Mr. Kenneth L. Cortright Jr. (Kenneth and Arlyce Cortright)
Ms. Teressa Frallic (Luke and Logan Justice)
Ms. Jeanne S. Johnson (Mark Hyers)
Mr. Jose Luis Montes (Marvin Moy)
Mr. Al Lazure Jr. (Michael Good)
Mr. John H. Greene Jr. (Mike Donahue)
Ms. Tammy Banfield (my nephew, Arthur)
Mr. Louis E. Luke Jr. (Laine Luke)
LTC John Raffaele, USA (Ret.) (In Memory of Beverly Raffaele)
Ms. Shara Janiel Brown (Larry Brown Jr.)
Mr. Alexander J. Falbo (Nicholas Falbo ‘56)
Mr. Trevor J. Perkins (PG Class 1993)
Mr. Gerard E. Evans (R.L. Pulliam)
Mr. Ronald S. Reinhart (R.L. Pulliam)
Mrs. Martha Wile (Raymond Wile)
Mrs. Pam Sykes (Richard Sykes)
Mr. David Scott Haney (Robert P. Matthews)
Mrs. Sheila W. Preville (Ronald E. Preville ‘54)
Mr. J. Wesley Hall Jr. (Russell Johnston)
Mrs. Barbara Pendergrass (Samuel Pendergrass)
Mr. Andrew R. Dodge (Steve Lipe)
Mr. Charles Castine (The Castine Family)
Mr. Michael Wessel (The Class of 2004)
Mrs. Joan P. Buhrman (Tom Pruitt)
Mr. Thomas W. Mountain (Tommy Bronson)
Mr. James Francis Cerza Jr. (Travis Hall)
Mr. John M. Wiatt III (Whitman Blair Wiatt)
Mrs. Nicoletta Comas (James Comas)
(In Memory of Nicholas John Spiak ‘60)
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Edwards
Karen and Mike Goot
Thomas B. Hawkins
Mr. John McGhee
Mr. Paul Murdoch
Charlie and Toni Pate
Mr. David Plowden
Mrs. Gladys Spiak
Jacob Spiak
Ms. Cortney Varzandeh
Charles D. Wall
(In Honor of Fathers and Mothers)
Mrs. Monica Marie Jamerson (Jose A. Mera Jr.)
Dr. Jose A. Mera (Jose A. Mera, Sr.)
(In Honor of Coach Micky Sullivan)
Mr. Frank Arritt
Mr. Henry Davis Cook Jr.
Mr. Gary Evans
Mr. John William Hilgers Jr.
Mr. Michael Karnas III
Mr. Dennis Earl McKay
Mr. David R. Milligan
Wilson Cropp II
(In Memory of Scott Krogh)
Mr. Joseph A. Billingsley III
Captain Mark Black
Mr. Justin Borkowski
Mr. Phillip Burns
Ms. Sherall Dementi
Ms. Cindy Elliott
Ms. Mary Eskelund
Mrs. Kate Goad
Ms. Ruth Gowin
Ms. Nicole Miller Hackenberg Walters
Mr. Michael P. Head
Mr. William S. Hitchcock
Ms. Tiffany Krehely
Mrs. Jamie Lynn Krogh
Mr. Jon Larson
Mr. Stephen M. Macek
Ms. Jennifer Marshall
Ms. Casey Mayhew
Mr. Chad Price
Mrs. Paige Lester Pruett
Mr. Brent Roberts
Mrs. Denise Robinson
Ms. Jan Russell
Mr. Virgil Wallace Ryland III
Mr. Scott Saunders
Mr. Jeff Shriver
Mrs. Sally A. Stratton
Mr. Daniel A. Thompson
Mr. John Michael Warren
Ms. Jean Willoughby
Fork Union Military Academy will forever miss Colonel Scott Krogh, who passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2024, at the young age of 39.
His presence filled our campus with steady dedication, compassion, and quiet strength, qualities that left an indelible mark on every student, colleague, and family he encountered. To say we miss Scott feels inadequate. The Academy misses him in ways words cannot capture, because Scott wasn’t simply part of Fork Union. He was woven into its very fabric.
Scott began his career at the Academy in 2008 and quickly became an essential part of the Fork Union family. By 2011, he was named Director of Information Technology, a role in which his technical expertise and problem-solving spirit supported every corner of campus. Over the years, he wore many hats, from teaching in the Middle School to serving as Deputy Chief of Staff and later Director of Operations. He also coached football, tennis, and golf. Scott truly did it all, and he did it with humility and heart.
For more than a decade, Scott poured his heart and soul into his work, living out the Academy’s mission of developing educated, honorable young men. Whether he was helping a cadet navigate a challenge, comforting a parent over the phone, or offering an encouraging word in passing, Scott led with empathy and sincerity. He was Fork Union Military Academy.
Those who knew him remember his easy smile, quick wit, and unmatched loyalty to his family, his friends, his students, and his beloved Carolina Panthers. His conversations could shift effortlessly from academics and student success to football stats or the latest film recommendation. To Scott, relationships were everything, and he treated each one with care and authenticity.
The impact Scott left on Fork Union continues to live on in the students he mentored, the colleagues he inspired, and the community that loved him so dearly. Scott’s legacy also continues to inspire those who give in his memory. Contributions made in honor of Colonel Krogh celebrate the compassion and dedication he showed every day and ensure that his life’s work, helping young men reach their fullest potential, carries forward.
Though he is no longer with us, his spirit remains deeply rooted in this place, on the field where he coached, the hallways he walked, and the lives he touched. Through the generosity of those who remember him, Scott’s light continues to guide the next generation of Fork Union men.
Forty-one cadets received their high school diplomas during the 127th Commencement Ceremony at Fork Union Military Academy on Friday, May 23. It was a beautiful morning for an outdoor celebration at Stadium Field, with the sun shining as brightly as the smiles on the faces of proud families, friends, and alumni.
Pastor Dave Vogt, of Antioch Baptist Church in Scottsville, Virginia, delivered the 2025 Commencement Address. Pastor Vogt has been preaching since the age of 17 and has faithfully served as Antioch’s pastor since 2014. A devoted husband to his wife Laura and father to their six children, he is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and staying active in his community. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, sports, studying the Bible, and traveling.
Niv Patel, the William E. Hatcher Valedictorian, delivered an outstanding Valedictory Address. Reflecting on fond memories, Patel expressed his heartfelt thanks to his family, faculty, and staff for their guidance and support, and most importantly, he shared gratitude for his fellow classmates in the Class of 2025.
Patel (pictured), the son of Pritul and Sweety Patel of Suffolk, Virginia, has been a cadet at Fork Union since the eighth grade. He graduates with the highest academic distinction, holding a cumulative GPA of 4.72, and will attend North Carolina State University in the fall to pursue studies in a STEM field.
Following the Valedictory Address, Fork Union Military Academy proudly announced its Honor Graduates.
To earn this distinction, cadets must have completed at least two years at the Academy between grades 9–12, achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher during their senior year, and demonstrated exceptional conduct and character.
Daley Adams, son of Kathryn Adams of Herndon, Virginia, joined the Academy in the tenth grade and has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.59. Daley has started at Virginia Tech, where he studies Water Resource Management as a member of the Corps of Cadets.
Joseph Athey, son of David and Vanessa Athey of Woodsboro, Maryland, joined the Academy in the ninth grade and has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.73. Joseph attends Virginia Tech, where he studies Mechanical Engineering.
Ian Egbert, son of Mark and Janine Egbert of Englewood, Florida, joined the Academy in the tenth grade and has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.74. Ian attends the University of South Florida, where he studies Business Management.
Miles Graybill, son of John Graybill and Tracy Wang of Heath, Texas, joined the Academy in the eighth grade and has earned a cumulative GPA of 4.40. Miles attends Texas A&M University, where he studies History as a member of the Corps of Cadets.
Sean Hurley, son of John and Erin Hurley of Scottsville, Virginia. Sean joined the Academy in the eighth grade and has earned a cumulative GPA of 4.23. Sean attends James Madison University, where he studies Engineering.
Malachi Walsh, son of Chris and Samantha Walsh of Genesee, Idaho, joined the Academy in the eleventh grade and has earned a cumulative GPA of 4.12. Malachi attends Lewis-Clark State College, where he has begun his Pre-Med path as a member of the Track and CrossCountry team.
Nicholas Willis, son of Michelle Adelstein of Ellicott City, Maryland, joined the Academy in the tenth grade and has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.74. Nicholas attends Mount Saint Mary’s University, where he studies Criminal Justice.
Fork Union Military Academy is proud to report that 100% of the Class of 2025 was accepted to college. The 41 graduates received offers of admission to 112 different colleges and universities, earning a combined total of over $4 million in merit and athletic scholarships.
Each spring, Fork Union Military Academy opens its gates to generations of proud alumni returning to the place that shaped their lives. This year’s Alumni Weekend 2025 was no exception. It was an inspiring testament to the enduring bond that unites cadets past and present.
From the warm welcome at Friday’s BBQ on Pruitt Lake to the spirited performances by the Corps of Cadets, the weekend radiated the pride, tradition, and camaraderie that define the Fork Union experience. Laughter and familiar handshakes echoed across campus as alumni from every decade reconnected with old friends, shared stories, and witnessed the next generation of cadets carrying on the Academy’s legacy.
Saturday brought a full slate of activities celebrating both competition and community, including the everpopular Golf and Cornhole Tournaments and the Retired Faculty Luncheon, which reunited alumni with beloved mentors. The day concluded with an evening of reflection and recognition at the Alumni Dinner, where the Academy honored Dr. Josa Mera, Class of 1975, with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Mera made history as the first international cadet to serve as Battalion Commander. His decades of service to the Academy, as a member of both the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees, stand as a lasting example of leadership and loyalty.
Among the weekend’s most touching moments was the dedication of a new trophy case in Beatty Library honoring longtime educator and Chess Club advisor Chris Nothnagle. The display, filled with memorabilia and memories, pays tribute to his lasting influence on generations of cadets.
Despite a rainy Sunday morning, alumni gathered in Wicker Chapel for a moving veterans’ ceremony, followed by class photos and the Alumni Parade on Stadium Field, where the skies cleared just in time for the Class of 1975 to take their proud march as the 50th Reunion Class.
“What makes Alumni Weekend so meaningful is seeing how strong the bond remains between our cadets and their Academy, no matter how many years have passed,” said Ann Taylor, Director of Advancement.
“It’s not just a weekend of events; it’s a celebration of shared history, lifelong friendships, and the values that unite our community.”
As the Academy reflects on another successful Alumni Weekend, the spirit of connection continues to shine brightly across the Fork Union family.
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The Annual Appeal is an important component to the ongoing operations of the Fork Union Military Academy. By making a gift through the Annual Appeal, you are ensuring the continued health of our school and the continuation of our mission to forge devout, educated, honorable young men that are courageous. These gifts are fully tax deductible as allowed by law.
Joining the Alumni Guard:
Preserving tradition, ensuring the future.
A recurring monthly gift of at least $20.00 per month allows you to become a member of the Alumni Guard. You will receive a token of the Academy’s appreciation, and should you give a gift totaling $5,000 you will be invited to special gatherings throughout the year with our President, CAPT Mark Black.
A Planned Gift:
Planned giving is an important way through which you can provide support to the Academy. Through planned giving programs you can work with us to develop a strategic gift program through your estate plan. A planned gift can be a simple bequest or a complex charitable trust. They are extremely important to the non-profit organization for which they are designed and can be beneficial as well to the donor and his/her heirs. If you are interested in discussing a planned gift to Fork Union Military Academy, please contact our Advancement Office: (434) 842-4207.
• Bequests:
• Leave certain assests to the Academy in your will.
• Bequests enable us to plan for future conservation projects and activities. Anyone considering such a gift should consult with the Advancement Staff at (434) 842-4207.
• Charitable IRA Rollover:
• Individuals who are at least 70.5 years old may transfer up to $100,000 from a traditional or Roth IRA to a 501(c)3 public charity. This can be a benefit if you have a highly funded IRA.
• Funds assist the Academy with meeting immediate operational priorities, or you may direct funds for Endowment.
• Charitable Remainder Trust:
• Place your assests in a trust, managed by an outside trustee. The trust pays you income during your lifetime, after which the remaining assets are donated to Fork Union Military Academy.
• Trust proceeds support the Academy and enable us to incorporate your donation into immediate operational priorities, or other projects that may be directed by you.
• Charitable Lead Trust:
• Annual income from a trust is paid to Fork Union Military Academy during your lifetime, after which the remaining principle is given to a noncharitable beneficiary (or beneficiaries) such as children.
• Annual payments from the trust can support programs as you so direct.
2024-2025 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Edward C. Jones
Vice President
Sam Howard
Secretary
Dave D. Elliott
Members
Jack A. Adams ‘52
Frank L. Brewster ‘64
Joseph A. Craft ‘84
Ed Dike ‘75
David S. Hatfield ‘83
Gerald F. Hemphill ‘85
Allan G. Herring ‘80
Morris T. Jeffreys ‘64
Edward C. Jones ‘10
Joey Khan ‘13
Martin L. Ledbetter ‘86
Jonathan Lewis ‘04
Charles P. Martin ‘70
J.P. Mosley ‘05
Matt Moss ‘87
Walter H. B. Reiser, Jr. ‘52
Jeffrey N. Weatherspoon ‘74
Mike Weneta ‘87
Michael T. Whitmore ‘83
2024-2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair
Mrs. Paige Pruett
Vice-Chair
RADM Frank F. Rennie, IV, USNR (Ret.)
Secretary
Mr. Richard H. Wall
President
CAPT Mark E. Black (Ret.)
Members
Mr. George K. Anas, II, ‘83
Mr. Stephen Ashby, ‘94
Mr. Kendrick Ashton, Jr., ‘94 PG
Mr. David R. Barrett
Mr. Lee S. Briscoe, ‘67
COL Thierry G. Dupuis, ‘75
Mr. Edward N. George, Jr., ‘91
Col. Stuart G. Harrison, USA (Ret.), ‘79
The Honorable Christopher T. Head
Mr. Henry O. Jackson, ‘75
Dr. Harry E. Johnson, Sr. (BGAV)
Mr. Martin L. Ledbetter, ‘86
Dr. Jose A. Mera, ‘75
Dr. Adam Metwalli, ‘92
Mr. John Larry Miles (BGAV)
Mr. Chad Percy, ‘83
RADM Frank F. Rennie, IV, USNR (Ret.)
Mr. Geoffrey S. Stiff
Mr. Jamal Thomas, ‘92
Mrs. Allison W. Unnerstall
Mr. Richard H. Wall
Mr. Jeffrey N. Weatherspoon, ‘74
Mr. Cory Wessel, ‘04
Director of Advancement
Mrs. Ann Taylor
Director of Grants & Planned Gifts
Tim Redden
Director of Major Gifts
John Shuman ‘76
Director of Alumni Relations
Vashon Hubert ‘97
Director of Marketing
Dan Thompson
Director of Communications
Kelly Barnette
Asst. Director of Communications
Lyndsay McCoy
The individuals and institutions listed in this report made contributions to Fork Union Military Academy from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. We have tried to ensure the accuracy of this report. If there are errors or omissions, please accept our apologies and notify the Advancement Office at 434-842-4207.
Fork Union Military Academy
4744 James Madison Hwy Fork Union, VA 23055
Phone: 434-842-4371
Website: www.forkunion.com
Our mission is to educate, develop, and inspire young men in a college preparatory, military-style environment. Cadets build character, and learn leadership, independence, confidence, responsibility, and discipline in a setting that encourages mental, physical, and spiritual growth.
Robert Callahan ‘26, David Eaton ‘27, Nicholas Willis ‘25, and Malachi Walsh ‘25
4744 James Madison Highway, Post Office Box 278, Fork Union, VA 23055
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