Senior Caleb Sheyda Earns Appointments to both the U.S. Military and Naval Academies with Nominations from Congressman Daniel Webster, Selects USNA to Pursue Aerospace Engineering
Caleb Sheyda, a Montverde Academy senior, earned his official appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) for the Class of 2025. He plans to study aerospace engineering USNA in Annapolis, Maryland, and become a Navy pilot. Caleb impressively achieved appointment into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and was also accepted into Auburn University on a full scholarship. He turned it all down to pursue becoming a fighter pilot with the ultimate goal of being selected for the Navy’s esteemed TOPGUN program.
“Caleb is an outstanding student-athlete who is ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead of him,” said Dr. Kasey C. Kesselring, Montverde Academy Head of School. “It takes more than a typical student to earn appointments to both Annapolis and West Point, and there is no doubt that he will continue to achieve success at the highest level in all of his endeavors. Our Montverde Academy community congratulates him and his family on his achievements.”
An Apopka native, Caleb is in his third year at Montverde Academy. He came to MVA from Apopka High School, ready to challenge himself academically and athletically, playing lacrosse for Coach Brooks Sweet, whom he had been coached by as a freshman. Since arriving at MVA, he has continued to excel in the classroom and on the field. He was selected to participate in the 2020 Boys State and the U.S. Military Academy Summer Leaders Experience, is active as an Eagle Ambassador in the Head of School’s Leadership Institute, Entrepreneurship Club and Youth Group at First Baptist Sweetwater, and volunteers for Special Olympics.
“I wanted to serve and protect my country and give back, as I’m grateful for the opportunities that God has given me,” said Caleb. “I have always pushed to challenge myself, which is what got me here and why I chose to come to Montverde Academy, to prepare for the next step. Working with the teachers and College Guidance, I’ve gained the confidence that I can do this. Applying to the Academies and colleges has been a long process with a lot of work, but it has finally paid off. I remember getting the call and hearing that I was appointed to both Academies – I was speechless. It was one of the happiest moments of my life so far.”
The application process is rigorous, requiring a medical examination, candidate fitness assessment, interview, and Congressional district or State nomination. U.S. Representative Daniel Webster, Congressional District 11, provided the nomination for Caleb.
“Congratulations to Caleb and his family on his U.S. Naval and Military Academy appointments!” said Congressman Webster. “I commend Caleb for his steadfast dedication to his goal of attending one our nation’s Military Service Academies. I am confident he will serve our country and community well at the Naval Academy.”
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