Author: Laura Robertson

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Boys Home Senior, Ephy Morris, Joins 1,000 Point Club in Basketball

On Saturday, March 1, Ephy Morris scored 21 points during an away game against Quantico Middle/High
School. The points pushed him into a career achievement of 1,005 cumulative points. In the history of the Boys Home basketball program, Ephy is the fourth student to join this elite club. Boys Home is planning a
celebration to recognize his incredible accomplishment.

After the game, Ephy was asked for a quote. He stated, “I did not think I had the opportunity for this
achievement, since our last game was canceled. I was just playing to enjoy my last game. At a certain point during the game, Head Coach Smith told me I only needed five more points to reach 1,000. Luckily, my teammates put me in a good position to score with a three-point shot and then a layup. After those two shots, I knew I had made it. I realized in that moment, that all the hard work I put in helped me achieve this milestone. I am grateful.”

The lessons at Boys Home of Virginia extend far beyond the classroom. Our programs, such as athletics, teach our students the valuable principles of discipline, teamwork, and the importance of putting in the work to achieve a goal. The staff, students, and Boys Home community are excited to celebrate Ephy’s achievement. At Boys Home, what’s learned here is for life.

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Boys Appeal – Fall 2024

The Fall 2024 Boys Appeal Newsletter can be viewed by clicking here.

The Boys Appeal is a newsletter to supporters, parents, alumni, and friends with updates about what’s going on at Boys Home. Boys Home publishes the Boys Appeal 3 times a year.

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Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm Opens on November 29, 2024

On Friday, November 29 the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm will open for its 31st season. The updated hours for the 2024 season are below. In her bequest, Joanne Tannehill, left her Augusta County tree farm to Boys Home as a teaching and learning experience for students. The Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm is maintained throughout the year by the Christmas tree farm manager and students. In the spring, students assist with planting young seedlings and relocating mature transplants to the tree field. In the summer and fall, they shear trees and groom the fields. During the winter, the students harvest trees for wholesale. 

If you are purchasing a live tree this season, please consider a visit to the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm. Additionally, Christmas swags and wreaths will be for sale. The tree farm will have complimentary coffee, cocoa, and cookies available. All purchases will support Boys Home that serves as a home for the holidays and all year round for many young men. 

Tree Farm Dates and Hours for 2024

November 29, 30 and December 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

December 7-8 and December 14-15 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Santa will available for photos on December 7 and 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  

Address: 1118 Bear Wallow Flat, West Augusta, VA, 24485 Phone: 540-939-4106