Hargrave uses the military model for three distinct reasons: organization, structure, and discipline. As part of our Corps of Cadets, you’ll be organized like a military unit to create efficiency in daily activities, facilitate teamwork, and build cohesion.
There is no military service expectation for Hargrave graduates.
The military structure defines your roles and responsibilities, provides leadership opportunities, and encourages you to make real decisions. The military model also provides a clear set of rewards for exceptional performance and consequences when standards are not met. You can reach your full potential by developing your leadership skills, meeting and exceeding standards, and being challenged to do your best in and outside the classroom.
Eye of the Tiger
Eye of the Tiger is a multi-skilled, 20-hour event designed to test your teamwork ability, physical and mental endurance, problem-solving skills, and Sisu (Norwegian for “grit”). Traditionally held over a weekend in March, this is one of the toughest gut checks you’ll ever participate in. The Eye of the Tiger badge and patch are worn on your uniform to signify membership in this elite fraternity.
Schedule of Events
- Obstacle Course
- Fitness Test (crunches, pullups, run)
- Trail Run
- Wilderness Survival Skills
- Ruck March
- Written Test
- Combat Fitness Test
- Night Operations (Escape and Evasion)
- Keep in Mind Test
- Uniform Inspection
- Water Survival Skills
- Warriors’ Breakfast
