Leadership
Leadership Lessons from the Man in Black
April 11, 2019
Spring Break is always a welcome time for students, staff and faculty. It is an opportunity to take a step back from the Hargrave grind and to get energized for the final 7 weeks of school. My wife, Sabina, surprised me with a trip to Nashville, TN, where we met 3 couples from our military ... Read more
Hargrave Museum Class Project
February 20, 2019
Recently, the students of the Foundations of Leadership Course completed a small class project in the Hargrave Museum in preparation for Alumni Weekend. While working in the museum, they were captivated by the stories of the Hargrave Cadets that came before them and how Hargrave has grown as an institution over the past 110 years. ... Read more
Character Theme – Forgiveness
February 19, 2019
This week we will be introducing the Character Trait of Forgiveness. Definition: The act of excusing a mistake or offense; compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive; to stop blaming or being angry with someone for something that person has done, or not punish them for something. Synonyms: Pardon, mercy, absolution, understanding, tolerance.
If Not Me, Then Who
February 12, 2019
“If Not Me, Then Who” is the mantra of the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), and a call to action for everyone to do their part to make our communities better. The Travis Manion Foundation was established in the memory of a fallen Marine, Travis Manion, who lived his life placing others’ needs above his own. ... Read more
This month at the Hargrave Center for Leadership and Ethics
February 5, 2019
As we begin the second semester of the 2018-2019 school year, it is an exciting time in the Hargrave Center for Leadership and Ethics as we accept new students into the Foundations of Leadership Course and Exemplary Leadership Practices Course. Each course is a 1/2 credit, semester long course designed to emphasize the basic and ... Read more
Man Skills
January 12, 2019
The students of the Leadership 1 Course have been conducting classes on basic skills every man should know. These classes are designed to reinforce the concept that leaders must continue to learn and grow and commit to lifelong learning. The students partner with each other, select and learn a new skill, and then teach the ... Read more
Updates to Center for Leadership and Ethics
December 14, 2018
For the past 2.5 years the Hargrave Center for Leadership and Ethics has made improvements to the classroom with the introduction of a new theme wall and furniture to provide a lounge/study area for students in the Leadership 1 and 2 Courses. These and other improvements were made possible by a private grant. In addition, ... Read more