R-MA cadets earn Air Force Junior ROTC awards

The top cadets in Randolph-Macon Academy’s (R-MA) Virginia 91st Air Force Junior ROTC unit were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and dedicated leadership during an awards ceremony held via YouTube Premiere on April 27, 2020. Among those honored were the following local students:

Shukriyah Hasanka of Front Royal, a junior at R-MA. She received the Air Force Sergeants Association Award, which recognizes an outstanding cadet who demonstrates outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship. In addition, this cadet must be in the top 25% of the AFJROTC class.

Shukriyah Hasanka

Grace Wagner of Front Royal, a senior at R-MA. She received the Daughters of the American Revolution Award, which is presented annually to a student who ranks in the top 25% in both their Aerospace Science classes and their school. The selectee demonstrates qualities of dependency, good character and adherence to military discipline.

Grace Wagner

Katy Babineau of Front Royal, a senior at R-MA. She received the American Legion Scholastic Award, which is presented to a senior or junior for overall scholastic achievement and outstanding leadership qualities.

Katy Babineau

Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA), founded in 1892, is a college-preparatory, coeducational boarding school for students in grades 6 through 12. Students in grades 9-12 participate in R-MA’s 91st Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), and have the opportunity to learn to fly through a unique flight program. The Academy, which is one of only six Falcon Foundation Schools in the U.S., also offers several summer programs. R-MA is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is located in Front Royal, VA.