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
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
Cadet's First Haircuts
Register to view cadet photo galleries online at Waldo, or text hargrave21-22 to 735-343
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!
Register to view cadet photo galleries online at Waldo, or text hargrave21-22 to 735-343
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