Hargrave News
Top Shooter in the State
February 26, 2019
Hargrave has the top shooter in the state in Chandler Wilkie who shot a score of 523. HMA is also proud of David Kiesnowski who finished 8th at State with a score of 481. Also scoring for HMA were Jackson Stewart with a 453 and AJ Thomas with a 442. Our other two competitors for ... Read more
VISAA D2 State Tournament First Round Preview
February 25, 2019
In the final VISAA Division 2 Rankings, the Hargrave Tigers earned the #7 seed in this week's VISAA Division 2 State Tournament. They will play host to Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in the First Round on Tuesday, February 26th.
2019 First Piedmont Corp. Invitational Preview
February 21, 2019
This weekend, Walter Davis Gymnasium will be teeming with excitement for the 2019 installment of the annual First Piedmont Corp. Invitational.
VIC Conference Tournament Preview/VISAA Coaches’ Poll 2/19 Update
February 20, 2019
On the eve of the VIC Division 1 Conference Tournament, the Tigers are preparing to embrace the role of the underdog as they finished up the regular season as the #4 seed.
Student Activities Highlights
February 20, 2019
Coach Roach chaperoned the SCUBA class as they got in the pool for their first time breathing under water. They will have one more pool dive followed by two open water dives, earning their open water Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Lifetime Certification. Saturday evening, Hargrave hosted its first co-ed social in recent memory. ... 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.
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