Benjamin Kopjanski Named to "High Flight" Program at Randolph-Macon Academy

2017 May 25

Benjamin Kopjanski of Boston, a freshman at Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA) in Front Royal, VA, has received admission to the Academy's "High Flight" Class. Ben is the son of Melanie Kopjanski of Boston, VA.

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. Randolph-Macon Academy has a history of successful admissions to the service academies. However, applying to a service academy is a difficult task. Students must be organized and have not just top grades and test scores, but must also have a track record of extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and community service hours. High Flight takes advantage of strong programs already in place at R-MA, all of which are necessary for a service academy appointment: advanced academics; SAT/ACT preparation; leadership development; athletics; and community service. In addition to these components, High Flight adds in the physical fitness preparation needed for the service academies. Students are also assigned a mentor who is experienced in the service academy application process.

Interested cadets completed an application and were subsequently interviewed. A selection committee reviewed all of the applications, interviews, and the applicants' performance in academics, extracurricular activities, and AFJROTC at R-MA.

Ben was recognized as a formal member of the High Flight Program on May 3, 2017. Ben will receive a $1,000 scholarship for each semester he is in attendance at R-MA and participating in the program.