Senior Nadia Desbordes will matriculate to the United States Air Force Academy

Highly skilled athletically and academically, Desbordes has flourished during high school. In her freshman year, she played junior varsity lacrosse, and she ran varsity track, placing in four events at the state track and field competition during her sophomore year. However, her primary sport has been volleyball. A member of the Wesleyan volleyball program since sixth grade, Desbordes began playing on the varsity team as a sophomore year and was named to the First Team Region 7-AAA squad in her junior and senior years and was named to the Gwinnett County A-6A Second Team as a senior. Her athletic prowess led to her being named to Wesleyan’s Student Athlete Leadership Team as a junior and senior. Additionally, Desbordes played on a national-level club team throughout her high school years. She has volunteered as a volleyball camp counselor and volunteer club coach during her junior and senior years.

In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Desbordes has been deeply involved in school life. Since her sophomore year, she has served on the yearbook staff, culminating in serving as Senior Section Editor. As a member of the GRACE club all four years of high school, Desbordes has promoted a more diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community for students. Selected by Wesleyan, Desbordes has served as a Wesleyan Ambassador to prospective students and their parents since ninth grade. While involved in these activities, she has also compiled an exceptional academic record. She has been named an AP Scholar with Honor, served as a math team member since ninth grade, and completed a Senior STEM Seminar project which involved designing a portal and database to be used to help provide academic support for students with learning differences.

Established in 1954, the mission of the United States Air Force Academy is “to educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the U.S. Air Force and U. S. Space Force in service to our Nation.” Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy commission as a second lieutenant into either the U. S. Air Force or U. S. Space Force.

Congratulations to Nadia and her family for this honor. Thank you, Nadia, for your desire to place your abilities at the service of our country.