Patience, perseverance allows Platte s Caden Tegethoff to fulfill dream of attending Air Force Academy
Caden Tegethoff was built for the Air Force Academy. He just had to utilize a different tool to get there: patience. 6:00 am, May 14, 2021 ×
Platte native Caden Tegethoff sits on his stairwell during his first day of online learning at Northwestern Preparatory School. After one semester at the military prep school, Tegethoff was accepted to the Air Force Academy. (Contributed photo)
SIOUX FALLS Discipline. Endurance. Intelligence.
Caden Tegethoff was built for the Air Force Academy. He just had to utilize a different tool to get there: patience.
May 7, 2021
Each year congressional offices across the country interview potential candidates for our nation’s military and service academies.
It’s one of the best parts of my job. South Dakota is home to some of the best and brightest students, many of them hoping they’ll go on to serve our country at one of our nation’s esteemed military institutions.
By the age of eighteen, many of these students have dedicated more time serving their communities than most adults. Mitchell Walker who will be attending West Point started his own business in middle school, moving lawns and taking care of neighborhood pets, all while running varsity track, playing varsity football, and serving in JROTC. Grace Blote who will be attending the Naval Academy volunteers at a local medical clinic, Health Concepts, in Rapid City.