In an Instagram post, Wilson said, “After a long and strenuous process, I am happy to announce that I’ve decided to further my academic and athletic careers at the United States Naval Academy. I wouldn’t have been able to get where I am today without the help of those who inspired me daily to be the best that I can be. Thank you to those who have shown me nothing but unconditional love and support.”
With the schools closed for the remainder of the academic year, Wilson will end his high-school career with a 4.0 average. He has also taken classes at New River Community College and has maintained a 4.0 average.
Wilson is a certified lifeguard and is first-aid certified. He has also been certified by the Red Cross in CPR. Beginning in February 2019 and until the facility’s closure, he worked as a part-time lifeguard at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center.
He also has volunteered with Center Plate Concessions in Blacksburg and has served on the Kids Ministry Team at Christiansburg’s Blue Ridge Church. He worked with Project CHS in 2019.
Academically, he served as vice president of the CHS National Honor Society. He was the Junior of the Month in February and in April of 2019 and the CHS Senior of the Month this past September. In November 2018, Virginia state delegate Nick Rush presented him with an honor roll Certificate of Distinction.
Wilson not only excelled in academics in high school, but he was one of the Blue Demons’ more outstanding athletes. Coached by Shane Guynn at CHS, Wilson won the 3A state championship in the indoor track and field relay as a junior. The Town of Christiansburg subsequently presented him with a certification of recognition for this accomplishment.
This past November, Wilson was named the Virginia High School League Region 3 Class D Runner of the Year. He is the reigning title holder in the 3D Regional outdoor 3200-meter run, the Virginia state title holder in the men’s 4X800-meter indoor track and field relay and the title holder in the 3D Regional Cross-Country 5K run.
In February, Wilson was the VHSL 3A indoor track and field state runner-up in the 1000-meter run. His awards include All-Timesland Cross-Country First Team for 2019-20, VHSL 3A All-State Cross-County First Team, VHSL Region 3 Class D All-Region Cross-Country Team in both 2018 and 2019, the All-Timesland Cross-Country Second Team in 2018-19, and the Attitude, Character and Enthusiasm Award for the CHS track and field team in May of 2019.
