Newsletter 9/10/21

Newsletter - 9/10/21

The Core Value of the Month for September is Respect

Hargrave 2021 Founder's Day Proclamation

In the late nineteenth century, leaders of the Roanoke Baptist Association envisioned the establishment of a Baptist school to educate the youth of Pittsylvania County.

Two visionary Chatham businessmen, Jesse H. Hargrave and his son, John Hunt Hargrave, put flesh to the dream, purchased 36 acres of land as well as a house and joined with the Reverend T. Ryland Sanford, Pastor of Chatham Baptist Church, to establish Chatham Training School in September 1909. The school opened with 17 boarding students and 18 day students under the direction of Headmaster Charles Warren.

On July 18, 1911, Chatham Training School was granted its formal charter by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Reverend Sanford was elected as the school’s first president. In 1918, he was succeeded by Aubrey H. Camden, the Dean of Students. In response to the nation’s participation in the First World War and the appeals of both parents and students, military training was approved as an integral part of Hargrave’s curriculum.

Chatham Training School was renamed Hargrave Military Academy in 1925 to honor John Hunt Hargrave whose sustaining interest, devout faith, and collateral security contributed greatly to the realization of the Roanoke Baptist Association’s dream of providing local youth a quality education.

In the fitting words of President Camden, “Divine in precept, militant in name, gallant in spirit, rich in knowledge, Hargrave Military Academy manned with virtuous workers and entrusted with the men of tomorrow, stands to inspire its alumni and to be honorable unto God.”

Therefore, the Ninth President of Hargrave Military Academy (Col Wheeler L. Baker) designated September 9th as “Founder’s Day” and directed that this message be communicated to Hargrave students, teachers, staff, alumni, and alumnae, wherever they may be gathered, to remember and to celebrate Hargrave Military Academy’s rich and illustrious history.

Founder's Day

Parent Town Hall

Parent Council Meeting 9/11/21 at 9 AM

On behalf of Parent Council co-presidents Amy Ponton and Melanie Adams, all parents are invited to attend the first Parent Council Meeting Saturday 9/11/21 at 9 AM. Local parents may come on campus and meet in the English Lounge, remote access will be provided via the Zoom link below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89368451488?pwd=RVhScjIwWTVyMkFjamdzVU9EMFdFdz09

Meeting ID: 893 6845 1488
Passcode: 123456

Join the Hargrave Parent Council Facebook Group

Parent Town Hall 9/14/21 at 7 PM

As a reminder, a Parent Town Hall meeting will happen Tuesday, September 14, 2021, via Zoom at 7 PM (Eastern). We will cover details pertinent to the first marking period.

The Zoom information is as follows:

https://zoom.us/j/5353168182
Meeting ID: 535 316 8182
Password: 184438

For those of you unable to attend, we will distribute a recording of the Parent Town Hall at https://hargrave.edu/blog/ to ensure all parents have an opportunity to receive the updates.

Upcoming Events

Sept 10
Select Cadets to 911 Service at Kentuck MS (Danville)
Sept 11
ACT off-campus
Sartomer Arkema 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run
Lynchburg Hillcats Vs Salem baseball game
Sept 14
College Fair
Military College Night (Zoom format)
Parent Town Hall
Sept 17
Virtual Open House
Open Weekend begins
Movie Night in Danville
Sept 18
ODU vs Liberty football game
Sept 19
Walmart trip
Scheduled last Cadet return
Sept 21
Chapel Tonight / Young Life kick-off
Sept 22
Advisee Dinner
Sept 23
Chapel / Introduce Core Value of Integrity
Sept 25
Weekend of Service (cookout follows)
Ping Pong Tournament
Sept 28
Parent Town Hall
Sept 29
End 1MP

Cadet's First Haircuts

You Can Now Purchase Official Hargrave Apparel Online

We know that many of you have been anxiously awaiting the rollout of the official Hargrave online apparel shop. You can now purchase accessories, shirts, jackets, and much more at shop.hargrave.edu.

Football Home Opener

The Tiger Football team trounced Fuqua School 56-0 to open their season! Whenever you see those young men and coaches around campus be sure to congratulate them!!

Friday evening's game would not have been possible without the help of so many members of the Hargrave Family. In no particular order, I would like to give many thanks to Flik for providing an outstanding tailgate for the boys, to the faculty, staff, and parents that provided desserts for the tailgate, CWO-3 Rader, Frank Thomas, Jeremiah Bunker, and Keith Shields for helping get the lights back up and running when they went out during the first quarter of the game, Mike Broomell for working the gate, Thomas Messinger and Austin Burnette for the help up in the booth with the game clock and game film, as well as the TAC Officers and Cadet leaders that worked the game. Overall, it was an awesome bonding experience for the boys and a great way to set the tone for the year!

Hargrave Athletics

Good afternoon Tiger fans!

It has been a great start to the year for Hargrave Athletics showcased by the positive environments at Simpson Parade Field and Dick Dyer Field for the Varsity Soccer and Football home openers. Below you will find a brief recap of the current week as well as what’s on tap for the upcoming week for your Tigers!

As a reminder, please head to hargravesports.com for schedules, results, rosters, and stories. Rosters will be updated online by early next week. Additionally, please use this link (Athletics 2021-22) which will send you to a YouTube playlist for Hargrave Athletics. This playlist will feature video from our home athletic contests!

Thanks for your continued support of our Tigers and Hargrave Athletics!

August 29-September 9

Tuesday Aug. 31st: Varsity Soccer dropped a tough 4-2 match at Westover Christian Academy.

Wednesday Sept. 1st: JV Soccer at North Cross postponed (rescheduled for October 7th)

Thursday Sept. 2nd: Varsity Soccer was narrowly defeated 2-1 at Triad Baptist Christian Academy.

Friday Sept. 3rd: Football lost a tough battle against St. Anne’s-Belfield with a 12-63 final score.

Saturday Sept. 4th: Cross Country opens their season at the Vikings Invitational with 5th place.

Monday Sept. 6th: JV Soccer fell short against NC Fusion with a 1-2 final score.

Wednesday Sept. 8th: Varsity Soccer lost to St. Anne's Belfield 9-0.

Upcoming Weeks

9/11/2021

Varsity Soccer Classic

Simpson Parade Field

9/11/2021

Cross Country at Knights Invitational

Roanoke, VA

11:30 am

9/11/2021

Football vs. Blue Ridge School

St. George, VA

2:00 pm

9/14/2021
Varsity Soccer vs Eastern Mennonite

Harrisonburg, VA
TBD

9/14/2021

JV Soccer vs.Virginia Episcopal School

Simpson Parade Field

4:30 pm

9/15/2021

Cross Country at Maroon Tide Invitational

Galax, VA

TBD

9/16/2021
Varsity Soccer vs. Convenant School

Simpson Parade Field

4:30 pm

9/22/2021

JV Soccer vs. Southside Soccer Club
Simpson Parade Field

4:30 pm

9/22/2021

Varsity Soccer vs. Carlisle School

Martinsville, VA

4:30 pm

9/24/2021

Football vs. Isle of Wright Academy

Dick Dyer Field

7:00pm

9/24/2021

Varsity Soccer vs. Fork Union Military Academy

Simpson Parade Field

4:30 pm

9/25/82021

Cross Country at Vikings Invitational

Roanoke, VA

TBD

9/28/2021

JV Soccer vs. Virginia Episcopal School

Lynchburg, VA

4:30 pm

9/28/2021

Varsity Soccer vs. Fishburne Military School

Simpson Parade Field

4:30 pm