Age: 17
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School: Rickover Naval Academy
Year: 2020
Career Aspirations:
I would like to become a pilot or study computer science in the military.
Hobbies & Interests:
Sailing with the Sea Scouts, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming
Organizations/Clubs:
National Honor Society, Drill Team
Why are you passionate about aviation?
I love the challenge knowing that there is a huge shoe to fill in the aviation industry.
A family member who is a pilot has taken an interest in helping me in my career, and as he talks about flying and the feeling that comes with it, I am motivated to experience that feeling.
What is your future aspiration?
My future aspiration is to make myself and my family proud by achieving the goal of becoming a pilot. Also, I want to be able to provide for my family so that we can live a better life.
Why did you choose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT?
I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because of my commander at my school. He announced the program and where it originated from, and it grabbed my attention.