Massanutten Military Academy - Review #2
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About the Author: | |
| Years Attended Boarding School: | 1976-1980 |
| Sports and Activities: | Participated in band, glee club, debating team. |
| College Enrolled: | SUNY, Stony Brook |
| Home Town, State: | Beaufort, NC |
Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
Massanutten's academic offerings allow students to explore their world and gain maturity and experience. At the same time, the school's structured environment helps students to learn self discipline and develop leadership skills,
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
The biggest take-away from boarding school is the fact that one learns self-reliance and responsibility at an early age, long before most others do. Add the military structure and its leadership possibilities to the mix, and you have graduates who are uniquely prepared for life. Personally, I feel that Massanutten has given me many of the tools that have allowed me to be successful in life. I would not trade it for the world.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
Knowing what I know today, I would have worked harder. It's there for the taking, but one needs to be willing to take advantage of the opportunities. Don't waste time@!
4.) What did you like most about your school?
The academic focus and the structure.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Work hard, wear the uniform proudly, and make the most of your time at MMA. The investment will pay you back a thousand times over.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
The band and its spinoff musical groups were a very important part of my experience at Massanutten. I went on to be a member of the 440th Army Band during the 1960s, and played professionally as a younger man,
Extracurricular Opportunities:
1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
Extra-curricular activities have always been an important part of student life at Massanutten. I participated in various music programs, including our band ensemble and our glee club, and was active on our debating team.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
In our day, meals were served family style. Today, students have the ability to select food from a varied menu which includes main courses, a salad bar, soup bar, desert bar, and more. I have personally dined with the students numerous times in recent years, and have found the food selection to be varied and the quality very good. Students tell me that they are happy with the food.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Woodstock is a small community in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, an easy trip from east coast metropolitan areas. Although rural in nature, the town offers full services, including shopping, entertainment, and medical services. Outdoor activities are readily available.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Massanutten offers a robust social life, including church participation, social mixers, community service.
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