Honor Society® member
Raleigh Colbert
- Civil Engineering
- Class of 2026
- Chesapeake, VA
Member since February 2026
About
I am a proactive professional and top performing student.
I am driven and committed to the delivery of quality and excellence in my personal and professional life. It is my desire to continually grow as a leader with the hope to inspire others and develop environments that are engaged, inclusive, supportive and cohesive. I recognize that dynamic teams built on these foundations are driven and capable of exceeding all expectations.
As I grow as a leader, I am committed to challenging myself with increased responsibility, continuous education, seeking out mentorship, and holding myself accountable through self-reflection and humbleness. I will strive to demonstrate reliability with a focus on respectful communication and teamwork.
Education
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Norwich University
civil engineering
2026 – Present
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Great Bridge High School
2022 – 2026
Honors and awards
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Wildcat Ambassador GBHS, 2024-2025
Student Leader who helps welcome and guides new students, and fosters a supportive and inclusive school environment.
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National Honor Society Member
Academic excellence
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USAF GBHS JROTC Celebrate Freedom Foundation Leadership Award, 2023
For leadership and character excellence
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Civil Engineer in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Officer
- Graduate school interests
ME: Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering
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MBA: Master of Business Administration
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MAOL: Master in Organizational Leadership- Outside the classroom
Basketball, pickleball, beach, working out, video games, hiking
Experience
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Strategic Planning Intern
Chesapeake Board of Education
Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
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Shift Lead, Trainer
Chick Fil-A
Sep 2022 – Aug 2026
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Flight Commander, Unit Logistics Officer, Events Coordinator
USAF JROTC
Sep 2022 – Jun 2026
Volunteering
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Flag Detail, Color Guard, Trash Cleanup, Animal Care, Veteran Support, Ground's Maintenance, Car Washes, VFW support, City of Chesapeake set up events.
USAF JROTC
Sep 2022 – Jun 2026
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Event Support, clean-up, food and drink distribution, trash clean up, retirement flag detail
U.S. Navy, supporting numerous Command and local events
Jul 2022 – May 2025
