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Fishburne was recently voted Best Independent School in the Shenandoah Valley by Virginia Living. PHOTOS COURTESY OF FISHBURNE MILITARY ACADEMY Fishburne’s reputation for helping students achieve is attracting more young men in grades seven through 12 to this historic Waynesboro, Virginia, institution. The 181 cadets registered for 2013–2014 make up the school’s highest enrollment in a decade. FMS was also recently voted Best Independent School in the Shenandoah Valley by Virginia Living magazine, and its Junior Reserve Ofﬁcers Training Corps (JROTC) program has been named an Honor Unit by the U.S. Army every year since 1928 — longer than any other school in the nation. The secret is simple yet dynamic: a dedicated staff and faculty provide a strong academic foundation and leadership training in a healthy mental and physical environment, instilling timeless values such as personal honor, citizenship, and selfdiscipline. These high standards start with an 8 to 1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring each cadet gets the support he needs. The tradition of excellence at FMS goes back to its founding in 1879, and Fishburne is Virginia’s oldest accredited secondary school. Today, students beneﬁt from both lively classroom discussions and the latest in computing and educational technology. Courses include all the college prep basics, as well as Advanced Placement in science and math. In addition to JROTC, color guard, and marksmanship, cadets enjoy activities including the CQ Cadet newspaper and various athletics such as basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. Fishburne is a charter member of the Virginia Independent ConClockwise from top left: ference and has won the All Sports trophy more two daily than any other school in the conference. formations, FMS offers a variety of student scholarships, football pride, rappelling including the NewDay USA Foundation scholarpractice, and ship for the sons of veterans killed or disabled supportive during their service. NewDay USA CEO Robert staff Posner is himself a 1987 Fishburne graduate. All FMS graduates are well prepared to enter college, and the school has enjoyed a 100 percent college acceptance rate for the past ten years. McCoo says he is busy applying to colleges but is leaning toward the U.S. Naval Acad225 South Wayne Avenue emy. “I’d like to continue with the miliWaynesboro, VA 540.946.7700 tary lifestyle,” he says. “It’s become like ﬁshburne.org second nature to me.” usairwaysmag.com NOVEMBER 2013 111 http://www.fishburne.org http://www.fishburne.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - November 2013

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: A Caribbean Christmas
Hub Crawl: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Wine & Dine: Mead
Wine & Dine: Smith & Wollensky
Wine & Dine: Silver Oak Winery
Style Spotlight: Holiday fashion for men and women
Great Escapes: Nova Scotia
Great Escapes: Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg
Adventure: Cyclocross
Adventure: Wandering Manhattan
Gear Up: Time, Space, and Labor Savers
Travel Feature: Madrid, Bite by Bite
Carolinas Aviation Museum
Destination 48: Phoenix
Military Colleges and Schools
University Spotlight: Auburn University
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot and Ankle Surgery
Must Read: Running Like a Girl
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Carolinas Freedom Foundation
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - November 2013