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Education
Class of 2027
Central Florida Aerospace Academy
Kathleen High School · Lakeland, Florida
3.71 unweighted · 4.235 weighted · Rank 19 of 327. National Honor Society. Honors (2024), High Honors (2025), Honors with Distinction (2026).
Dual Enrollment · Early Admission
Polk State College
30 college credits
Coursework in English, mathematics, history, humanities, technical writing and aerospace.
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Aviation
$12,500 Scholarship Recipient
James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship
Student Pilot · Winter Haven Regional Airport
- First solo in a PA-28 Cherokee; 55 flight hours logged, training toward the FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
FAA Student Pilot CertificatePrivate Pilot Knowledge Exam — PassedFirst Class MedicalPart 107 Remote Pilot (June 2026)
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Leadership
Cadet Second Lieutenant
Civil Air Patrol
Flight Commander · Recruitment Officer · Billy Mitchell Award
- Command a cadet flight and mentor prospective and new cadets.
- Completed encampment (2025), leadership/NCO training (2026) and Cyber Foundations at JBSA‑Lackland (July 2026).
- Active in CAP geospatial activities.
Three Years
Air Force Junior ROTC
Flight Commander · Master Sergeant
- Promoted from Technical Sergeant to Master Sergeant.
- Led physical training, served in Drum Corps and competed in CyberPatriot.
Eagle Board Pending · Ceremony Nov 2026
Scouting America · Troop 104
Senior Patrol Leader · Asst. SPL · Junior Asst. Scoutmaster
- Senior Patrol Leader (May 2025–Jan 2026): ran troop meetings, camping logistics and instruction for younger Scouts.
- Eagle project: built CFAA's Pathway to Pilot display, coordinating models, signage, donations and school approval.
- Order of the Arrow (Ordeal); camp service and waterfront landscaping.
82nd Session · 2026
Florida American Legion Boys State
Selected Delegate · Assemblyman · Federalist Party CFO Candidate
- Served in the Boys State legislature and campaigned for party Chief Financial Officer.
- Completed the 10th Judicial Circuit Justice and Advocacy Academy.
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Athletics & Outdoors
Varsity Athletics
Swimming and wrestling, Kathleen High School.
On the Water & Trail
Sea Base 10-day sailing and shore adventure · NAUI-certified scuba diver · Philmont Rayado crew, 70-mile mountain trek.
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Experience
Summers 2024–2026 · 781 verified paid hours
Camp Daniel Boone
Summer Staff, Scoutcraft & Going Great · Assistant Area Director (2025)
- Taught Wilderness Survival, Camping, Search and Rescue, Totin' Chip and Firem'n Chit; coordinated instructors, schedules and camper requirement tracking.
- Led a simulated rescue using improvised stretchers, splinting and evacuation, uniting Scouts from different program areas in one team exercise.
- Named Staff Member of the Week.
Year-round
Family Ranch · Green Swamp, Florida
Ranch Hand
- Care daily for cattle, chickens and rabbits, balancing ranch work with school, flight training, Scouting and Civil Air Patrol.
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Community Service
2025–2026 · 122 volunteer hours
SUN 'n FUN · RED ACES
Aviation Volunteer · Radio Interviewer, Editor and Producer
- Served 11 days at SUN 'n FUN 2026 in airside crowd control, hangar security, setup and warbird-ramp safety; radio volunteer intern in 2025.
- Supported Commemorative Air Force airshows and St. Petersburg aviation preservation.
- Featured guest speaker at an annual Scouting fundraising dinner.
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Skills & Affiliations
Technical
JavaScript, Python and C++ coursework · Fusion 360 and AutoCAD certifications · Drone Club · CAP geospatial.
Beyond the Classroom
Chess competitor since 6th grade and District Category Champion · Community theater actor · Guitar and violin.
Lakeland Aero ClubAerospace Center for ExcellenceExperimental Aircraft AssociationAircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationSoaring Society of AmericaCommemorative Air Force (Cadet)