Bayonet - Vol. 18, Issue 2

Fork Union Military Academy Middle School

November/December 2012

Inside this issue:

The President’s Message

I was fortunate to spend time with my family over Thanksgiving, and look forward to hosting all of them in Careby Hall over Christmas. This is a wonderful season of giving, and a terrific time to be young. While we enjoy the opportunity here at

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Fork Union Military Academy to educate, develop, and inspire young men of character…we also know that positive family relationships are a critical component of a young man’s growth. Posted on my wall is a small note with the words of Truett Cathy: “It’s bet-

row. We thank you for the trust you’ve placed in us, and we will continue to earn that trust as 2013 dawns before us. May you have a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with prosperity and joy. Go FUMA!

ter to build boys than mend men.” I think

President, Fork Union Military Academy

about that expression often, and know that your sons are here because you believe that time (and money) invested today will reap dividends tomor-

Community Service Projects Operation Christmas Child

Canned Food Drive

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Hurricane Sandy Donations CPT Keithley’s Resource Tip

Day of the Dead

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Classroom Spotlight: CPT Gottschalk

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Ask the B.C.

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Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired

A Day in the Life of Jenny Payne, NEW housemother

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www.forkunion.com

History of the FUMA Gate

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Ask the B.C.

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Basketball

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Swimming

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J. Scott Burhoe

Indoor Track Wrestling

Headmaster’s Message

Orienteering

By LTC Feathers

As we prepare for the hustle and bustle of the upcoming Christmas season, I encourage us all to take time out of our busy schedules to remember the true “Reason for the Season”. Jesus Christ, God’s perfect gift to

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us, is our reason to celebrate. During this season of gift giving and receiving, may we be truly thankful for the greatest gift of all. On behalf of the Middle School faculty and staff, I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

Highlight: Serving to Protect

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Paint Ball Trip 6 Word Memoirs

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What I Learned from CPT Feathers and CPT Blanchetti

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Christmas Traditions

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