Ben Pitt joined the RMA family in 6th grade, and he has not disappointed us! A good student, great friend, and excellent athlete, Ben describes himself as determined, friendly, and athletic, all qualities that make our time in the classroom and on the field better.

To prepare for the challenges of the next four years and beyond, Ben is taking Advanced English 12, Algebra 3/Trig, World Religions, and AP Environmental Science, supplementing these academic courses with Sports Medicine and Weightlifting.

      Many know Ben from watching football. He wore the #8 jersey and played tight end and offensive linebacker on our Varsity team, which won the State Championship in 2023-2024. Ben’s athletic talent also shines on the water: Ben has been an essential part of the RMA swim team since 7th grade. He swims in the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle, and he received the Swimmer of the Year Award in his junior and senior years. He also finds other ways to spend time near the water. Ben enjoys going to the beach, especially the Outer Banks, and waterboarding. He has traveled to places such as Costa Rica, where he went deep-sea fishing and caught a marlin and dolphin!

According to Ben, his role model is his dad (who owns and operates Ace Hardware in Tarboro), and he hopes to follow in his footsteps by owning an Ace Hardware of his own. He applied to UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, and UNCW and recently committed to ECU as a business major. He is planning on working hard in college while still having fun, saying he looks forward to making new friends.

Get to know Ben!

What is your favorite movie or go-to song?

Just Go With It

Describe your dream vacation OR if you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Hawaii

If you were trapped on a deserted island, what three things would you bring?

water, food, and a boat

If you could be any teacher for the day, who would it be and why?

Dr. Wells because he’s a cool dude

What will you miss about RMA?

the teachers

What is your favorite school event? (such as homecoming, prom, buddy events, field day, spirit week, etc.)

spirit week