Gainesville RMA cadet accepted to USMA and USAFA Summer Seminars

GAINESVILLE - Riverside Military Academy (RMA) Sergeant (C/SGT) Alec H. Ruppenthal, an upcoming senior, has been accepted to both the United States Military Academy (USMA) Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Summer Seminar. <br /> <br /> The USMA Summer Leaders Seminar is a week-long immersion in academic, military, and social life for those considering West Point. Students explore West Point from all angles, including some intense military training and athletic activities, in order to gauge challenges they will encounter as cadets. The acceptance process is very competitive with only around 500 students being selected to attend each session of the seminar.<br /> <br /> The USAFA Summer Seminar is a unique opportunity for upcoming high school seniors to see a realistic picture of what is involved in cadet life. Students are evaluated and selected on a "whole person concept" of academics, athletics, leadership experience, and extra-curricular activities. They attend classes, ranging from aeronautics to humanities, taught by the same faculty who instruct cadets. They also participate in a variety of physical fitness activities including a practice Candidate Fitness Assessment. At the end of the program, students have a clear understanding of the commitment necessary to attend the USAFA and to become an Air Force officer.<br /> <br /> C/SGT Ruppenthal received the Georgia Certificate of Merit for his outstanding academic achievement. He was also a recipient of the JROTC Varsity Athletic Ribbon. He participates as a member of the cross country team, swim team, and varsity baseball team at RMA. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ruppenthal of Gainesville.

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