Fork Union Military Academy

Fork Union Military Academy
Cadets march in formation for the annual Mothers Day Parade at Fork Union Military Academy
Address
Map
4744 James Madison Highway

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United States
Coordinates37°45′40.7″N 78°15′37.6″W / 37.761306°N 78.260444°W / 37.761306; -78.260444
Information
Type
MottoBody, Mind, and Spirit
Established1898
FounderDr. William E. Hatcher
PresidentCAPT Mark Black, USN (Ret.)
DeanCOL Brian Bodine, FUMA
HeadmasterGySgt Charlie E. Coulter III, USMC (Ret.), Commandant
ChaplainMAJ Ben Jamison, FUMA
Teaching staff45
Grades7–12
1 year post-graduate program
Gendermale
Enrollment284
CampusRural
Campus size1,000 acres (400 ha)[1]
Color(s)    Blue & red
MascotBlue Devils
AccreditationVirginia Association of Independent Schools
NewspaperFront & Center
YearbookThe Skirmisher
Affiliation
Websiteforkunion.com

Fork Union Military Academy (abbreviated as FUMA) is a private, all-male, college preparatory Christian military boarding school located in Fork Union, Virginia. Founded in 1898, Fork Union is considered one of the premier military boarding academies in the United States.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Fork Union is a member of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States and the National Association of Independent Schools and is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. FUMA's curriculum extends from the 7th to 12th grade and hosts a one-year postgraduate program.

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  3. ^ "New Jersey eighth grader wins scholarship at historic Fork Union Military Academy". Mar 15, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  4. ^ "How to Choose a Top Military Academy in the US - Study International". 8 December 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "2021 Fork Union Military Academy Rankings". Niche. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "2021 Best Boarding High Schools in Virginia". Niche. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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  8. ^ "Fork Union Military Academy - Spiritual Life". Retrieved July 10, 2024.