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

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3 n h The nzenzhers of the class of 1951 have been successful in controlling the affairs of the Academy campus, and, as they go forth into new .hehls of study and ena'eavor, we wish lheln the same sue- cess and happiness. They have eolllrihuted lo the flevefopmenl of Fork Union, but how great that conlribution has been, lhe coming years alone can a'elernzine, Senior lass

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9 our grades this year as we felt there was still plenty of time for l.!.:.m.n.v.nm! Se nior Class !.m.n.y..n.v.!.g r - 1 X xi 5 Y 'u Histor Academy in September of 1947 We were known as Freshmen 1 in our classes and privates 111 the m1l1tary ranks We began the A slo , arduous task of learning, 11ot only from our books, but P from our faculty, the cadet officers, friends, and, above all, our own experience. As the year progressed we worked, studied, AY a l. N S Q Q S S 1948: FRESHMEN S We were young and inexperienced when we entered the X ' , 1 S W pla ed, and learned to respect the other fellows feelings. lVlost of 11 we waited, waited for 11ext year. ' X 1949: SOPHISTICATED X In our second year we began to make ourselves known around S the campus. Many of us became non-comsg others held minor X l club oflicesg still others played in our various junior varsity sports. We were a cocky lot, thinking we knew all the tricks of the trade. However, we learned, as the months went by that there Q-jg was still much to learn. Most of us didn't worry too much about X X df that in the years ahead. 1950: INTELLECTUAL As ,luniors we received even greater responsibility. We were junior ollicers, senior non-coms, club officials, and some great athletes. We began to study harder when we heard of that mysterious thing called a senior average. All of us began to feel like a part of the school. lts deep spirit and tradition had taken a firm hold on us. We could see our senior year looming ahead and we made plans in order to be ready to meet its responsibilities. 195 1 : DIGNIFIED We were Seniors 11ow. The key positions in the Academy were ours, whether it be academic, extra-curricular, military, or athletic sphere. ln these positions of trust and honor we began to teach those who would take our places. We studied harder than ever, trying to get the highest senior average possible. As we worked, we kept our graduation day in mind. We were finishing the first part of our training in order to meet the problems of lifels struggles and we wanted the best weapons possible. On graduation day we left with sad farewells, diplomas in hand, ready for our new life ahead. 30