Fork Union Military Academy - Skirmisher Yearbook (Fork Union, VA)

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X' FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY GALLERY RANGE Realizing the interest and importance of rifle marksmanship and training in the safe method of handling firearms, we have recently built a modern gallery range. lt consists of four targets built according to the best specifications and is 100 per cent safe. All cadets are given ample practice and all firing is under the immediate supervision of a faculty member capable of giving the best instruc- tion and of enforcing all safety precautions. SWINIMING POOL Pure artesian water THE ALUMNI GYMNASIUM This structure was completed in December, 1923. It is a modern gym- nasium in every particular, containing ample floor space for drills in inclement weather, room for basketball, indoor track, lockers, shower baths, athletic equipment, trophy room, etc. It is constructed of brick and concrete. Having a separate building devoted to the gymnasium makes it possible for cadets to have afternoon practice and recreation without disturbing anyone who may be reading or studying in the barracks or library. SWIMMING POOL Through the generosity of two of our trustees, Mr. M. C. Thomas and the late Mr. B. F. Dickerson of Charlottesville, Virginia, our cadets enjoy an inside all-season swimming pool. This pool is connected with the east side of the gymnasium and entrance is effected through the basement of the gymnasium where shower baths are enjoyed before the refreshing dip and swim in pure artesian water. Here boys can in safety learn how to swim under proper supervision and many are the happy hours enjoyed in this good sport by our students. TI-IE CAMPUS The campus, together with the Academy farm which adjoins it on the east, consists of 140 acres of land to which the cadets have free access. Twenty-seven

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MNASIUM GY UMNI AL n The scene of many a hard fought battle.

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LOWER SCHOOL BUILDING