Elliott Perkins Promoted to Middle School Program Director
August 3, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Elliott Perkins to the position of Middle School Program Director! Elliott is a proud native of Virginia, and a College of William and Mary graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Over his four-year tenure at Hargrave, Elliott has served as an English language teacher, a ... Read more
Newsletter 7-28-23
July 28, 2023
Summer Program Awards Shark Tank Coach Blake Bivens’ Entrepreneurship Class had an interesting final exam. The students collaborated in groups to develop innovative products or businesses, which they then presented to a panel of “sharks.” The students’ grades were determined by the originality of their ideas and their ability to secure a deal with the ... Read more
Janice McLaughlin Appointed as Director of the Academic Learning Center
July 26, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Janice McLaughlin, a valuable member of our team for six years, has been appointed as the Director of the Academic Learning Center! Janice is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Special Education from Lynchburg College, has a ... Read more
1SG Trent Promoted to Deputy Commandant
July 21, 2023
We are delighted to announce the promotion of 1SG Remus Trent to the position of Deputy Commandant at Hargrave Military Academy. With over two years as a dedicated TAC Officer under his belt, and a military career spanning an impressive 38 years, 1SG Trent is the embodiment of exceptional leadership and commitment. His distinguished service ... Read more
Newsletter 7-14-23
July 14, 2023
“What is your greatest achievement so far this Summer?” Hometown Heroes Hargrave President, Eric Peterson, delivered opening remarks at the Chatham Rotary annual Field of Honor on Saturday, July 1. The theme of this year’s field is “Hometown Heroes.” In his speech, Peterson stated, “The Fourth of July is a singularly American holiday, and in ... Read more
Boarding School Away from Home
July 1, 2023
When considering a change of schools, most parents look close to home when they start their search. Having your son attend school outside his “comfort zone” often feels at odds with the natural parental urge to protect them. Even so, there are proven benefits to a boarding school education away from home: 1) He’ll Make ... Read more
Newsletter 6-28-23
June 28, 2023
From the Summer School Coordinator: Thank you for trusting us with your son during the Hargrave Summer Program. We will do everything we can to ensure that he has a positive experience during the Hargrave Summer Program, and we offer various engaging classes, sports, and weekend activities! If you are concerned about your son for ... Read more
Hargrave Announces New Athletic Director
June 20, 2023
Hargrave is proud to announce the appointment of Amanda Weishaar as our new Athletic Director. Amanda brings an impressive and varied background to this position, combining her military service, passion for sports, and years of experience in Aquatics administration. Her distinguished career has prepared her to lead Hargrave’s athletic programs to new heights. Originally from ... Read more
Hargrave Announces Interim Commandants
June 16, 2023
We’re pleased to announce that two esteemed members of the Hargrave family will be stepping in as Interim Commandants in the summer and fall of 2023. 1SG Eric Samuels, USA (Retired), will assume the role of Interim Commandant during the Hargrave Summer Program. A deeply dedicated and well-respected figure at Hargrave, 1SG Samuels recently marked his tenth ... Read more
The Resurgence of Hargrave Chess
May 31, 2023
At the end of the spring semester of 2022, Cadet Weber challenged CPT Perkins to a chess match. With the same confidence that he plays goalie for the HMA soccer team, he dominated the board, putting together traps the experienced faculty member had never encountered. Upon his victory, he mentioned that he had been a part of ... Read more
