Hargrave News
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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