CLYDE - Clyde High School 2014 graduate Chelsea Zerman made history when she became the only female from Clyde to gain acceptance to United States Military Academy-West Point.
Although it was Chelsea’s academic and athletic skills that won her a spot at the academy, she entered its halls swathed in her hometown’s deep historic heritage and buoyed by community support.
Now Chelsea, the daughter of Chuck and Melanie Zerman of Clyde, is part of a small, elite group of Clyde natives, most notably General James B. McPherson, who graduated from West Point. Although she doesn’t view her status as the only female to be significant, Chelsea recognizes the importance of her connection to McPherson, the highest senior ranking officer killed in the American Civil War. McPherson’s name is engraved at Trophy Point at West Point.