Leadership
A Blueprint for Leadership and Growth
June 11, 2025
At Hargrave, the decision to use a military model is not about preparing young men for military service—it’s about preparing them for life. Our structured, values-driven approach provides the scaffolding for academic success, leadership development, and personal growth. Far from being rigid or punitive, the military model at Hargrave unlocks potential, fosters creativity, and equips ... Read more
Unlocking Potential: How Hargrave Finds the Best in Every Young Man
December 26, 2024
At Hargrave, we believe that every young man has untapped potential just waiting to be unlocked. Through a unique approach to education and personal development, Hargrave helps students not only succeed academically but also grow into confident, capable leaders. Our tailored programs foster an environment where young men can explore their strengths, overcome challenges, and ... Read more
24-25 Assignments & Promotions
August 22, 2024
ASSIGNMENTS AND PROMOTIONS TO BEGIN THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: The following Cadets are hereby appointed and promoted to the ranks and billets listed here:
1SG Trent Promoted to Deputy Commandant
July 21, 2023
We are delighted to announce the promotion of 1SG Remus Trent to the position of Deputy Commandant at Hargrave Military Academy. With over two years as a dedicated TAC Officer under his belt, and a military career spanning an impressive 38 years, 1SG Trent is the embodiment of exceptional leadership and commitment. His distinguished service ... Read more
Hargrave Juniors Set Their Sights on Leadership
May 8, 2023
On April 28-30, Hargrave hosted the much-anticipated annual Junior Retreat. This year’s crop of juniors were genuinely excited and eager to attend. This event aims to prepare cadets to transition into the Hargrave senior class, focusing on three main aspects of their growth: fellowship, leadership, and spirituality. Throughout the retreat, cadets had the opportunity to ... Read more
What Does it Mean to Be a Military School
June 30, 2022
For many, “military school” evokes images of young boys in lockstep with someone akin to a drill instructor barking orders. Others envision a place where troubled boys go for their second or last chance. But, the truth is that military schools don’t generally look anything like what people imagine. First and foremost, military schools are ... Read more
Eye of the Tiger 2022
April 12, 2022
At 0600 on Saturday, 2 April 2022, thirty-six Cadets reported to the track to begin the Eye of the Tiger (EoT) Challenge. The first event of EoT was the Physical Fitness Test consisting of a timed 1-mile run, a max set of pushups in 2 minutes, and a max set of crunches in 2 minutes. ... Read more
Cadets Begin Their 2021-2022 Academic, Athletic, Spiritual, and Character Journey
August 27, 2021
Thursday morning, August 26, 2021, cadets gathered promptly on Company Street at 7:00 am. With cadets in formation, Hargrave Commandant CWO3 Jason Rader restated his expectations for the upcoming year with these words, “Excellence in the classroom, on the field of competition, and across the campus will not be the exception. Excellence will be the ... Read more
2020 Senior Awards
May 16, 2020
2020 Underclassmen Awards
May 16, 2020
SOAR Academy Leadership and Character Training
February 8, 2020
On Friday, 31 January 2020, a team from Hargave, consisting of Sgt Maj Scott Dooley and Cadets Jack and Eli Benjamin, traveled to the Academy at SOAR (Success Oriented Achievement Realized), located in Waynesville, NC, and provided leadership and character training to 13 SOAR students. The Academy at SOAR is an adventure-based boarding school for ... Read more
2019 Leadership Academy
August 26, 2019
Cadets participated in a week-long training designed to test and evaluate their leadership abilities and determine eligibility for key cadet leadership positions for the upcoming year. The evaluations consisted of several graded events: physical fitness tests, barracks, and personnel inspections, drill and ceremony evaluations, and a comprehensive final exam. Cadets also received graded peer and ... Read more
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