High Flight is R-MA’s specialized track for students who have aspirations of attending a United States service academy and pursuing a career as a military officer. R-MA has a history of successful admissions to the service academies—the school currently has six graduates attending service academies–however, applying to a service academy is a difficult task. Students must be organized and have more than just good grades and test scores; they must participate in extracurricular activities, leadership experiences, and community service hours. High Flight takes advantage of strong programs already in place at R-MA that support each one of these requirements. In addition to these components, High Flight adds in the physical fitness preparation needed for the service academies as well. Finally, all the High Flight students are assigned to a mentor who is experienced in military service and the service academy application process.
Interested cadets applied for the program by completing an application. A selection committee then reviewed all of the applications, held interviews, and graded the applicants’ performance in academics, extracurricular activities, and AFJROTC at R-MA. Only the most qualified are selected for the High Flight program.
Will and Evan were recognized for their acceptance into the program during the boarding school's chapel service on Monday, September 8, 2014.
Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA), founded in 1892, is a college-preparatory, coeducational day and boarding school for students in grades 6 through 12. Students in grades 9-12 participate in R-MA’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, which is currently recognized as a Distinguished Unit with Merit, and have the opportunity to fly in the Academy's unique flight program. R-MA is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is located in Front Royal, VA.