In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, smartphones have become indispensable tools for communication, education, and entertainment. However, for teenage boys, excessive smartphone use comes with significant risks that can impact their development, mental health, and academic performance. At Fork Union Military Academy, we’ve always believed in the benefits of a screen-free campus. While other boarding schools […]
Homesickness, also known as separation anxiety, is a natural emotional response to being separated from familiar surroundings, routines, and loved ones. It’s especially common among children and young people transitioning to a new environment like a summer camp or boarding school environment, where the comforts of home are suddenly replaced with unfamiliar faces, places, and expectations.
While homesickness is challenging, it’s also a normal part of growing up and learning to adapt to new environments. The process of overcoming homesickness can actually be a crucial step in a young man’s development, helping him build emotional resilience, independence, and confidence.
On March 9, 1916, the Board of Trustees of Fork Union Military Academy passed this resolution: "Be it resolved that we hereby require the President to forbid and prevent students giving dances under the auspices and on the grounds of Fork Union Military Academy." In spite of this edict, the Corps of Cadets did not […]
