Hargrave News
VIC Wrestling Conference Champions
February 17, 2019
First, I’d like to thank all of the Cadets who came for the first couple of rounds of wrestling. It was fun to hear a collective cheer for wins, the pained “ooh” for impressive slams and general support for our team. Many of you were reminded of the level of combat each wrestler prepares for ... Read more
Farewell Hargrave Swim
February 13, 2019
I want to take a quick second to thank you for all of the memories you’ve provided me in these past two swim seasons. This being my last, it was weird to look over into the blue tinted water covered in red light from the time boards and know it was my last time that ... Read more
John Bailey Hired as Head Varsity Baseball Coach
February 12, 2019
Bailey brings 17 years of college coaching with him to the Tigers
Tiger Wrestling Wins 2019 V.I.C. Championship
February 12, 2019
Tigers claim V.I.C. championship on their home mat
Hargrave Earns 2nd Place at V.I.C. Championship
February 12, 2019
Higdon leads the charge for the Tigers
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
Swim and Dive take Runner-Up at VIC Conference Meet
February 11, 2019
This was an amazing run for the team considering we started the season with 7 athletes. Nate Higdon has now qualified for State in seven events but can only compete in four: the 200 IM, 100 breaststroke and two relays. The Tigers won medals in 8 of 12 events. Maurizio Visconti won the gold in ... Read more
Featured Faculty Mike Broomell
February 11, 2019
Lieutenant Colonel Broomell first arrived at Hargrave in March of 1994 not knowing if he could do this job. He was a young teacher and was taking over for a long term and very popular faculty member. On his first day, a Cadet who was not interested in actually working in class gave him quite ... Read more
Infirmary Update
February 10, 2019
We are now getting into the heaviest part of flu season; however, we are thankful that the flu has not yet affected our school. We have seen an increase in the number of colds among the Cadets. We are seeing colds that affect both the upper and lower respiratory tract causing sore throat, fatigue, nasal ... Read more
Tigers Climb in VISAA Coaches’ Poll after Weekend Victory
February 5, 2019
The Tigers of Hargrave scored an important home victory on Saturday afternoon, 71-65, over the Highland School. The victory improved the Tigers overall record to 11-8.
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
Cadets visit with Alumni at VMI
February 5, 2019
During the rifle team visit to VMI, we ran into several Hargrave Alumni. The first was Luis Vale ’18 who saw our bus and came running up to say hello and wish us luck. After our rifle match, the Cadets explored the VMI campus and watched the VMI Retreat Ceremony. Just like at Hargrave, Retreat ... Read more
Featured Faculty – R.J. Reich
February 4, 2019
Captain Reich joined our CIS department this year as a social studies teacher. Previously he taught, coached and was a building officer at a military boarding school in Pennsylvania. Following in his parents’ and grandfather’s footsteps, he entered into education as well. “It is the family business.” Growing up in a home full of teachers, ... Read more
Rifle Team at VMI
February 4, 2019
The rifle team returns from a great experience but another loss. Our young men had the opportunity to shoot at the Virginia Military Institute. VMI is a Military College in nearby Lexington, Virginia. The young men were given a chance to shoot at a state of the art facility, in a new environment, and face ... Read more
Hargrave Splits Pair of Home Games to End the Month
February 1, 2019
After spending much of the first part of the season away from Walter Davis Gymnasium, the Tigers began their final stretch with five of their last six games at home by splitting a pair of games. Hargrave defeated Carlisle on Monday night before dropping a VIC Conference game against Blue Ridge on Wednesday.
Character Trait of the Month – Faith
January 29, 2019
On Tuesday we will introduce Faith as our Character Trait for February. Definition: Something that is believed especially with strong conviction; complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of ... Read more
Wrestling Update
January 29, 2019
With our Cadets having multiple opportunities for activities and clubs to break up the monotony of school, there’s bound to be some scheduling conflicts. This weekend we could only bring half of the team, but we still made a good show of skill and determination. When winning, Both Richardson and Morris conquered by quick pins. ... Read more
Tigers Defeat Norfolk Collegiate
January 28, 2019
In a matchup of two of VISAA Division 2's Top 12 teams, the #11 Hargrave Tigers took down #9 Norfolk Collegiate by a score of 62-59. Hargrave's record improved to 9-7 overall with the win.
Featured Faculty – Jacqueline Scolpini
January 28, 2019
Ms. Scolpini is the Director of the Academic Learning Center, where she works with students who need extra help or need extra challenges. She is also a Hargrave alumna, having grown up at Hargrave from 7th to 12 grade. As a student, she did not have the best study habits and had a hard time ... Read more
Chaplain’s Thoughts
January 28, 2019
It is an exciting time at Hargrave as we start our second semester of the school year. Some classes have changed, and I am sure the young men are excited to have reached the halfway point of the school year. We are also very excited to welcome several new young men who have joined us. ... Read more