Hargrave News
Another Close Miss
January 28, 2019
As the rifle team continues to show improvement, our competitors do, too. It was a tough loss against a strong opponent again Friday, as our Tigers drop another one to Fishburne. We were both missing some of our competitive marksmen, and it turned into a tough competition. With a final score of 939 to 921, ... Read more
Eye of the Tiger Cadre
January 25, 2019
The Hargrave Military Academy Corps of Cadets is currently building a core group of specially trained Cadets able to assume control and train others. The world outside of the safety of Hargrave is dangerous and hard, and our Cadets must be prepared to face those challenges with mental and physical toughness. This group, known as ... Read more
Upcoming Military Ball
January 25, 2019
Our Annual Military Ball will be held on March 2nd, 2019 at the Old Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham. This event is a highlight for our sophomores, juniors, seniors and postgrads who have been hard at work all year selecting the right dates. The Ball begins with a Meet and Greet at 7:30 followed by ... Read more
Tigers Fare Well at Courthouse Classic
January 24, 2019
Parlaying the confidence built during our recent wins over VES and Roanoke Catholic, without being presumptuous, our guys squared their shoulders in preparation for a tournament with 16 public and private school teams. All in all, our boys wrestled hard and many earned some medals.
Tigers Emerge Victorious at VIC Quad
January 24, 2019
After suffering a beating in our last tournament, our Tigers decided to regroup and show other teams what we're made of. So, on Wednesday evening, against VES and Roanoke Catholic, both in our Conference, we showed some true Tiger spirit by dominating both teams.
Tigers Compete Hard at Chatham Tournament
January 24, 2019
Our first match, against Heritage H.S. from Lynchburg, secured a win with Tyler Medlin, Devin Wallace, and Quinn Griffith each winning by a pin. Cadets Max Hohimer and Chancellor Long endured the whole six minutes of tough struggle only to lose by a disappointing couple of points. Overall the score was 42-33. Our next match, ... Read more
New Head Coach for Hargrave Baseball
January 22, 2019
We are excited to be joined by Coach John Bailey. He is a veteran college baseball coach and a U.S. Army veteran who received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Coming to Hargrave from Danville Community College, Coach Bailey brings over 35 years of coaching experience, including several state and conference titles. “I am excited ... Read more
Featured Faculty – Luis Zerpa
January 22, 2019
Captain Luis Zerpa teaches Spanish, coaches weightlifting and sponsors our Spanish and Chess clubs. A native of Venezuela, he enjoys sharing both his culture and his Christian faith with the Cadets. “I enjoy impacting the life of my students by integrating into the curriculum current events and showing them that through hard work and effort, ... Read more
Rifle Team Comes up Short
January 22, 2019
Many of you might not be familiar with the sport of competitive small bore (.22) rifle shooting. To explain a little, each team brings 8 marksmen. Each individual shoots 10 scoring targets at each position: prone, standing and kneeling. Each shooter can earn a possible 300 points. To determine the team score, the total score ... Read more
Martial Arts Club
January 22, 2019
There is a new club for Hargrave Cadets to participate in. Starting soon after exams end the Martial Arts Club will bring new learning experiences to our young men. Through the teachings of a variety of martial arts our young men will develop their coordination, flexibility and balance while aiding to increase their self-esteem, control ... Read more
Chaplain’s Thoughts
January 22, 2019
I am certain that there have been many prayers said around campus this week. It has been said on many occasions that as long as there are exams in school, there will be prayer in school. I know that this week, as with all weeks, I have spent time praying for the young men; for ... Read more
Wrestling Conquest
January 22, 2019
After suffering a beating in our last tournament our Tigers decided to regroup and show other teams what we’re made of. So, on Wednesday evening, against VES and Roanoke Catholic, both in our Conference, we showed some true Tiger spirit by dominating both teams. Against Roanoke Catholic, Gabe Medlin, Quinn Griffith and Eli Hanson pinned ... Read more
Parents Update
January 22, 2019
We have changed our Smugmug photo policy at the suggestion of several Hargrave families. All photos from this school year now have a download button beneath each photo where you can download the full resolution images for free. Please share them on social media (please tag us) and with your friends and family. We are ... Read more
Overview of Hargrave’s Approach to College Admission (2 of 2)
January 12, 2019
As a Cadet progresses through the various stages of the college search and admissions process, he will assess his strengths, weaknesses, needs, and values. Thoughtful use of self-knowledge allows a Cadet to make better choices in considering future plans. The goal of this process should be to find the right university that best meets personal ... Read more
Middle School Basketball Results
January 12, 2019
The middle school basketball team lost a hard-fought game to the Bishops of VES last night by a score of 51-50. The young Tigers who were outmanned by a physically superior Bishops team fought hard the entire game. The game would go back and forth the entire night. Finally, the young Tigers were able to ... Read more
Ms. Debra Pugh, English and Creative Writing Faculty
January 12, 2019
Ms. Debra Pugh is in her thirteenth year teaching English and Creative Writing at Hargrave. She is also the sponsor for the Live Action Role Playing (LARP) Club, where Cadets dress in costumes and physically portray their game characters. They also get to fight each other with foam swords! Walking into Mrs. Pugh’s classroom, you ... 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
Weekend Activities
January 12, 2019
On Saturday the families of Captain Lynn, Mr. Eberly and Mr. Erickson took a group of Cadets to the Triangle Rock Club Indoor Rock Climbing Gym in Morrisville, NC. The gym is one of 5 rock climbing gyms owned and operated by Hargrave Alumni Andrew Kratz. It was a fantastic day for the Cadets who ... Read more
Winning entries for the monthly Character Trait Poetry Contest
January 12, 2019
The Right Way Integrity is how you stand up for what is right. Even if other people put you down, you get back up for the fight. Integrity is being honest and doing things the right way. Even if no one has anything to say. Integrity is not trying to get a reward, or trying ... Read more