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Col James H. Benson USMC
New President of Riverside Military Academy
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Dr. James H. Benson Col USMC (Ret)
President, Riverside Military Academy |
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The Academy has been helping young men excel for 102 years
For more than 100 years, Riverside Military Academy (RMA) has produced young men of purpose, character, and a commitment to those ideals necessary for citizenship and leadership in a free republic. At RMA, we offer a traditional, American-style education where personal values, honor, and love of country still matter. RMA is not owned or operated by any particular religious denomination, but supports the spiritual and educational goals of all families. In that regard, the Pledge of Allegiance, the blessing at mealtime, and cultural respect and appreciation for those of different race, gender, and religion are not only expected, but mandatory.
The military process at RMA is not an end in itself; it is simply the means to an end. The end being an educated young man who has experienced the challenges of the military model of education and who is completely prepared for the rigors of college – a cadet who is poised, polite, and confident in any social environment. Hence, RMA cadets stand tall, offer a firm handshake, respect authority, and display a level of confidence that parents may not have observed previously.  |
