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Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia, is a Christian, college preparatory, military-style boarding school for young men in Grades 6 through 12 and postgraduates. Fork Union was founded in 1898 and has a rich tradition promoting character, leadership, and scholarship.
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Upper School students follow a unique "One-Subject Plan" of study, concentrating on a single major subject every seven weeks. Middle School students follow a traditional middle school schedule. The mission of Fork Union Military Academy is to provide young men a college preparatory education in a residential, Christian environment.
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Using the best aspects of the military system, the Academy teaches its cadets responsibility, leadership, discipline, and pride by providing an atmosphere in which spiritual, mental, and physical growth can flourish. In addition to our high-quality academics, our athletic program is outstanding. Our school has produced two Heisman Trophy winners (Vinny Testaverde and Eddie George), one Heisman Trophy finalist (Chris Perry), many professional NFL and NBA players, and Olympians.
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Fork Union Military Academy is located within the small village of Fork Union in Central Virginia on a large 650-acre wooded tract. This rural setting provides a sanctuary from the noises and bad influences associated with larger cities and suburbs, and gives students wide open spaces for orienteering, cross country, and other outdoor activities. With fewer external distractions, our peacul, pastoral environment is ideal for this school.
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FUMA has a number of endowed scholarships that are awarded to cadets based on various qualifications such as leadership, character, academic performance, and other qualities specific to the scholarship fund.
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School accreditations: Accreditated by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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Sonny Randle, &apos&apos54 - Sportscaster, former NFL wide receiver
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Plaxico Burress, &apos&apos96 - NFL football player, wide receiver for New York Giants
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Gen. John T. Chain, Jr., &apos&apos52 - Former Commander In Chi of the Strategic Air Command
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Robert S. Bloxom, &apos&apos55 - Virginia&apos&aposs Secretary of Agriculture
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Charles Edwin Estes, &apos&apos43 - CEO of Great Coastal, a nationwide trucking company
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John Bassett Vaughan, &apos&apos48 - Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Company
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Edward Telling, &apos&apos38 - Former Chairman & CEO of Sears
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Kevin Plank, &apos&apos91 - President & Founder of Under Armour
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Billy Campbell, &apos&apos76 - Actor
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Lloyd Dobyns, &apos&apos53 - Fomer NBC News Reporter/Correspondent
- Profile last updated: 07/20/2009
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