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Shadow Days at Our Prep School: A Conversation With Derrick Leasure and Tony Ballard
At Randolph-Macon Academy, students in our Middle School have been participating in Shadow Days. The experience gives these students the opportunity to learn what to expect once they reach the
Lessons Students at Our Private Boarding School Can Learn From Our Honor Code
“On my honor as a student of Randolph-Macon Academy, I pledge not to lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do. I will conduct myself in a manner that
How Taking Part in Band or Chorus Enhances Students’ Experience at Our Private Academy
Ed Richards and Michael DeMato have had major roles in Randolph-Macon Academy’s (R-MA) Visual and Performing Arts program. Ed Richards has been R-MA’s Bandmaster for the past 43 years, and
Different Paths Students at Our Prep School Can Consider After Learning About Unmanned Systems
R-MA students hoping to enter an exciting major during their time in university can learn a lot from our unmanned systems program. Not only do they learn about flying these
Our Private Academy’s New and Improved Website: a Conversation with Sung Chu
R-MA’s website has a clean, fresh new look. The new redesign offers greater simplicity and usability, with a heavy use of pictures, videos, and a more streamlined way to access
A Conversation with Valerie Bijur Carlson: How Drama & Theater at Our Prep School Has Adjusted to COVID-19
Valerie Bijur Carlson is the Theatre Director and an English teacher at Randolph-Macon Academy. Although she’s only been teaching at R-MA for a semester, Carlson brings to our school a
How R-MA Prepares Students at Our Coed Private School to Succeed at University
At R-MA, we pride ourselves on our ability to prepare our students for life in college. In fact, all students in our graduating classes are accepted into university. The educational
Why International Students Should Consider Applying to Our Private Boarding School
At R-MA, our student body consists of many different nationalities. Over the years, our students have come from many different countries, including the Bahamas, China, Ghana, New Zealand, Nigeria, South
3 Reasons Why Students at Our Private Academy Should Take Advantage of Our Study Hall
Part of what helps a student succeed academically is the environment they learn and study in. At Randolph-Macon Academy, our Study Hall helps students complete their coursework and study for
An Interview with Brian J. Kelly: How R-MA’s Partnership With Silent Falcon Enhances Students’ Education at Our Boarding School
Brian J. Kelly is a teacher at R-MA, as well as the Director of Unmanned Flight Operations. He teaches students about drones, and oversees our unmanned systems lab. Most recently,