Front & Center - May 2012

May 2012

Front and Center Newsletter Published For the Parents and Friends of the Cadets of Fork Union Military Academy

New Barracks Will Be Open to Receive Class of 2013 Jacobson Hall is nearing completion, and faculty, staff, alumni, and cadets are excited about the move. FUMA President Admiral J. Scott Burhoe said, "Our new cadet

leaders will be the first to move into Jacobson Hall, so that they can begin ‘creating the culture’ for the Corps of Cadets. Our goal is that Jacobson Hall will look as new in 50 years as it does the day we move

in...and I'm confident we can achieve that goal."

The groundbreaking ceremony was in October, 2010, but they actually began moving dirt in March, 2011. As one faculty member commented, “The new barracks is wonderful, but it is just a building. What we’re about is the boys who live in it.”

with a level of quality they deserve, and this living space will demonstrate our commitment to providing the very best facilities possible for the young men we educate, develop, and inspire."

FUMA’s Boy Scout Troop 125 Concludes Active Year Cadets Comment on New Barracks News and Notes from around Campus: “What are you gonna do this summer?”

Admiral Burhoe agrees.

"Jacobson Hall represents a ‘sea change’ for Fork Union Military Jacobson Hall Highlights Academy. We will  Nearly 93,000 square feet surround cadets  498 beds

Jacobson Hall as the foundations were being laid.

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Fork Union Military Academy

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Administrative office space for the commandant’s department LEED Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Geothermal system All rooms will have a 22 inch flat screen TV All rooms will have a telephone Cavity wall construction will enhance R-value for insulating purposes Each platoon will have its own platoon meeting space Satellite television High definition security cameras on each hallway Highly secured keypad access at each company door Security camera at each company door 3 faculty apartments- one on each floor Vending in each company Thermostatic control for adjacent rooms Lockable doors on barracks rooms

Fork Union, VA 23055 Houston T. Eldridge, Editor

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FUMA’s Boy Scout Troop 125 Concludes Active Year FUMA’s Troop 125 concluded its Scouting year with a campout and Eagle Court of Honor in April.

Though the campout was cut short by thunderstorms, the troop travelled to Terry Farm in April for rest, relaxation, games, and food. “It was good to enjoy each other’s company and to sit around and chat for a change,” said Scoutmaster Houston Eldridge.

oree, “Apple Harvest” in October and had several campouts at Terry Farm this year. The troop attempts a campout once a month with most of them occurring during the winter.

Charter Representative and FUMA’s Director of FUMA’s Eagle Scouts lead the Troop in the Scout Oath at Yong Hun’s Counseling, MAJ Court of Honor. From left to right are: Admiral J. Scott Burhoe, Yong Bob Grant said, Hun Kim, Alex Johnson, and John Ross.

“It’s often difficult for a Scout to atactivities. Betend all meetings and The Scouting year began tween band, with the District’s Camp- campouts with so many athletics, chess, Interact Club, drama, and other activities, a cadet is often faced with having to make a choice between another activity Yong Hun’s Mother, Yeo Ok , pins on Eaand Scouting.

We encourage gle medal. the cadet to project). Three cadets make a choice and then are expected to comcommit to it.” plete their advancement FUMA President and Eagle Scout, RADM J Scott Burhoe to Eagle Scout next year. charges new Eagle Scout Yong Hun Kim. Several FUMA cadets have committed to To join the Boy Scouts a Scouts and have attended parent should complete most of the meetings and and sign a Youth Applicaactivities. Some have tion be mailed to FUMA even advanced to the care of Troop 125. A rank of Eagle. Less than 2 check for $15 made out percent of those who to Stonewall Jackson Arenter Scouting make it to ea Council should acEagle. Two Scouts atcompany the application. tained Eagle last year, Information about the and one, Yong Hun Kim troop can be obtained at completed his journey to the Troop site Eagle this year (the blue www.troop125.us. signs located throughout Members of Troop 125 and adult leadership enjoy each other’s campus were his Eagle company at Terry Farm in April.

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“What Do You Think about Moving into new Barracks?”

Nathan Northcutt (Left) “I think things will be more organized and easier for cadet leadership.

I’m very excited that we will be able to establish THE new FUMA life, laying down the path for years to come. This is very exciting. We will be writing the book.”

Cody Watson (Right) “Air-conditioning!” Being in the same building with all of the cadets will be nice. We’ll be able to develop good friendships.”

Max Anderson (Left) “I like that we will have TV’s a and phones in the rooms. I also think cadet officers and NCO’s will have better control.”

Dallas Bonner (Right) “I’m happy we’re not going to have to shine the floors. I also like that we will have an elevator...though I don’t think we will be allowed to use it.”

Mohamed Saleh (Left) “I like that we’ll have new stuff.

We’ll have new furniture, a new building. Things will be better.”

Zach Napolitano (Right) “New stuff… I also appreciate that we will be experiencing a new start, a clean, fresh new start in a new building. It’s very exciting to be a part of this.”

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News and Stuff... from around Campus is summer?

What are you gonna do th Hao Ke (Right): “I plan on returning to China and doing some travelling . I plan on having some fun...I will miss FUMA.”

COL Micky Sullivan, Athletic Director (Above):

Alexander Kirkov (Left):

“I’m going to work, do some more work, and then work. I may try to get in a round of golf after work and then go back to work.”

“I’m going to have an exciting summer. When I get home to Bulgaria, I’m going to the beach and then go to Greece.

I will also visit my father in Russia. Then it’s back to FUMA next Fall. “

Lynn Armstrong, Librarian ( Below): “Every summer my husband and I do our ‘cabin in the woods’ vacation.

We visit a state or national park. This year it’s a cabin at Virginia’s Hungry Mother State Park. I may also read a book or 12.”

COL Bill Hitchcock, Chairman, Social Studies Department (above): “Well, what do I look like I’m going to do? I’m going to go to bed early, get up early, and if I look in the mirror in the morning, I’ll probably go back to bed. I plan on eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. I do not look forward to responding to further inquiries on the matter.”