Authored by: 1SG (R) Larry Brown
Photos by: 1SG (R) Larry Brown

This week C/LTC Ivan Shaw, current Senior and JROTC LET 3 at The Academies at South Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona conducted his first solo flight in a Piper Cherokee. Ivan has successfully completed all the flight requirements as a student in the South Mountain Academies Science, Technology, and Aerospace program. He is also a member of the Varsity Football, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Soccer Teams, and a member of the National Honor Society. Ivan has applied to the United States Military Academy at West Point and hopes to pursue a degree in aeronautical and mechanical engineering and a career as an Army aviator.

Humphreys High School: West Point Admissions highlight service academy opportunities

September 22nd, 2025|Comments Off on Humphreys High School: West Point Admissions highlight service academy opportunities

Army JROTC cadets from Humphreys High School attend a presentation from a U.S. Military Academy admissions representative. (Photo by Cadet Grace Ngo) Written by Cadet Grace Ngo On Sept. 16, students at Humphreys [...]