Skyler Chauff Appointed First Captain at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy

DELAFIELD, Wis., October 14, 2019 – Cadet Skyler Chauff, the son of Bertrand and Evelyn Chauff of
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, was appointed to the rank of First Captain of the 136 th Corps of Cadets at St.
John’s Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) in Delafield, Wisconsin. Past SJNMA cadet alumni
include Curtis “Buzz” Roosevelt, grandson of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Martin Torrijos Espino, former
president of the Republic of Panama.

For the 2019-2020 academic year, Cadet Chauff was selected for the position of first captain
based on his demonstrated leadership ability and academic standing. In this position, 1CPT Chauff is
responsible for the discipline, internal administration and supply, training, morale, and general efficiency
of the Corps of Cadets.

Currently in his fifth year at SJNMA, 1CPT Chauff has been named to the Dean’s List with
Honors every quarter and is a three-year member of the National Honor Society. He has received
numerous Best in Class awards including Spanish 5, College Calculus, Honors English 12, and Honors
20th Century History. He has been a member of the Silver Rifles drill team for four years and currently is
commander, is a four-year Raider Challenge team member, and was Color Guard commander. In
addition, 1CPT Chauff has completed nearly 1,000 hours of community service with a majority of time
spent tutoring fellow cadets and volunteering in the community.

“The selection of first captain for the school year is one of the most important decisions,” said
LTC Jim Kebisek, senior Army instructor at SJNMA. “This year, we had several well qualified
candidates for first captain, but Cadet Skyler Chauff really stood out. He set and enforced the standard in
each leadership position held. Committed to making the 136th Corps of Cadets the best in years, 1CPT
Chauff has effectively put in place new procedures and programs, which have already inspired leaders at
all levels to lead by example.”

1CPT Chauff recently received a Letter of Acceptance to the United States Military Academy at
West Point.

Founded in 1884, St. John’s Northwestern Leadership Academies prepares boys and girls to
become young adults and increase their potential for lifetime success through excellence in Academics,

Leadership Skills, Spiritual and Character Development, and Athletics/Wellness. For more information,
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