Fishburne Military School - Review #3
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About the Author: | |
Years Attended Boarding School: | 1995-1999 |
Sports and Activities: | Wrestling, tennis, cadet corp Army JROTC leadership, rifle team, drill team, honor guard |
College Enrolled: | West virginia university |
Home Town, State: | Gaithersburg, MD |
Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
Army JROTC which has held highest level of distinction for over 20 years due to stellar scores on annual RFI. Outstanding teachers and educational experience. Amazing alumni support. Small classroom and student body.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
Became state recognized wrestler, graduated In the top of my class and was accepted to all of my choice colleges. Promoted to cadet corp officer leadership.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
Appreciate the experience not what you perceive you are missing.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
The relationships built with facility and surfers alike which exist 20 years later.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Drink the koolaid, the sacrifice or seems up front will pay off for years to come. You will be come the man you want to be.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Small town in southern VA. Not a lot to do but also not a lot of trouble to get in.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Social life was within cadet corp and activities. Keep you busy and limited access to town.
Read more details about Fishburne Military School on their 2021 profile page.
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