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Overcoming Obstacles: From Baltimore to Randolph-Macon Academy and Beyond
- 01/21/2026
Before she ever wore a Randolph-Macon Academy uniform, Citlaly Sosa learned what it meant to carry responsibility far beyond her years. Growing up in Baltimore as the daughter of immigrants, she faced language barriers, bullying, and prejudice, while also helping protect and advocate for her brother with autism in a world that often judged what […]
From Cadet to Mentor: How Alumni Give Back at Randolph-Macon Academy
- 01/20/2026
At Randolph-Macon Academy, graduation is the beginning of a lifelong relationship. Many alumni carry R-MA with them long after they leave campus, returning not simply as visitors, but as mentors who want to give back to the place that helped shape who they are. Through alumni mentorship, former cadets share their time, experience, and encouragement […]
A Family Beyond Borders: Zahra’s R-MA Experience
- 12/24/2025
There are moments in life that divide everything into before and after. For Zahra Arshadi, that moment came far too early. Her early years were shaped by profound loss and an unshakable promise to keep moving forward, even when the weight of grief felt overwhelming. Those experiences would come to define not only her resilience […]
How Our Private Military School Builds Everyday Leaders
- 12/10/2025
At Randolph-Macon Academy, leadership is a daily practice. Students at our private military school learn early on that leadership is built through consistent action, personal accountability, and the willingness to support others. Whether in the classroom, within cadet ranks, or during extracurricular activities, R-MA gives students countless opportunities to step forward, take initiative, and grow. […]
Fall Reflections: Preparing for College Success After the First Semester
- 12/03/2025
The end of the fall semester is a moment of celebration and reflection at Randolph-Macon Academy. Students look back on the goals they set in August, the challenges they overcame, and the growth they experienced inside and outside the classroom. At a private school like R-MA, where academics, leadership, and character development intersect, the first […]