Robert (Bobby) Barbera, B.S.
Chair, History Department

Robert (Bobby) Barbera, or “Major B” as he is affectionately known to his students, has been an institution at Oak Ridge Military Academy for more than four decades. Raised in Goldsboro, NC, Bobby attended Appalachian State University, where he majored in history and played on the tennis team for four years and on the soccer team for one. Since 1967, Bobby has served ORMA as a history teacher, athletic coach, Commandant of Cadets, and dorm parent. He has taught every subject offered within the social studies curriculum, and he has coached nearly every varsity sport offered by the school. In 1972 he started the girl’s athletic program at Oak Ridge. Presently he teaches American Government and World Religions, an elective course offered by the history department. He has served as the Chair of the history department since July 2005. He is also the head coach of the ORMA tennis team. In his free time, “Major B” enjoys playing tennis and golf with his wife, Mary Lloyd, reading history, and listening to beach music.