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Portrait of Raleigh Colbert

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

  • Norwich University

    civil engineering

    2026 – Present

  • Great Bridge High School

    2022 – 2026

Honors and awards

  • Wildcat Ambassador GBHS, 2024-2025

    Student Leader who helps welcome and guides new students, and fosters a supportive and inclusive school environment.

  • National Honor Society Member

    Academic excellence

  • 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

  • Strategic Planning Intern

    Chesapeake Board of Education

    Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

  • Shift Lead, Trainer

    Chick Fil-A

    Sep 2022 – Aug 2026

  • Flight Commander, Unit Logistics Officer, Events Coordinator

    USAF JROTC

    Sep 2022 – Jun 2026

Volunteering

  • 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

  • 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