Fork Union Military Academy is a Baptist military school in Fork Union, Virginia. The school is more commonly known by its acronym FUMA (pronounced "few-mah" through the 70's and now pronounced "phu-mah"). The school has two academic "sessions", the summer session, and regular school session.
The official mission of Fork Union Military Academy is to provide young men a college preparatory education in a residential, Christian environment. Using a...
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Fork Union Military Academy is a Baptist military school in Fork Union, Virginia. The school is more commonly known by its acronym FUMA (pronounced "few-mah" through the 70's and now pronounced "phu-mah"). The school has two academic "sessions", the summer session, and regular school session.
The official mission of Fork Union Military Academy is to provide young men a college preparatory education in a residential, Christian environment. Using a military system, FUMA focuses on teaching responsibility, leadership, and discipline along with academics and athletics.
Military organization is used to structure the daily routine.While the academy currently has no direct relationship with any branch of the military, the school's system has been in place for more than 100 years.
FUMA's crest shows a pair of crossed swords, a book and a star. These three symbols represent FUMA's leading principles and motto: body, mind, and spirit.
The Academy also offers a four-week, non-military summer...
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