The 1916 Network · VES Alumni
Toward
Full Stature...
Connecting generations of Fighting Bishops—on the hill in Lynchburg and around the world.
1916
Founded
8,000+
Living alumni
160
Acre campus
40+
Regional chapters
A community
that shows up
Founded in 1916 by the Reverend Dr. Robert Carter Jett, VES shapes young people of high character, well-furnished minds, healthy lives, and a spirit of selfless service.
From Jett Hall to Langhorne Memorial Chapel to the roar of Barksdale Gym, the places change us—and the people keep us connected.
Stay connected
to the hill
Find classmates in the directory, gather at mixers and tailgates, and support the next generation of Bishops.
Upcoming gatherings
Wherever you are, there's a Bishop family nearby that will always have your back.
Oct 16–18, 2026
Homecoming Weekend 2026
VES Campus, Lynchburg
Oct 17, 2026
Bishops Football Tailgate
Outside Barksdale Gym
Nov 5, 2026
Richmond Alumni Mixer
The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond