Watson to attend West Point

Caden Watson of Arlington Heights, Illinois, recently accepted a nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Caden is the son of James “Curtis” Watson (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) and his wife Stephanie Watson. Caden Watson, who resides with his family in Arlington Heights, Illinois, accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Caden joined the other new Cadets on July 1 and is participating in Cadet basic training. Once he completes basic training, he will begin his Plebe (freshmen year) at West Point in August as a part of the class of 2028.

Caden’s paternal Grandmother is Nancy (Herron) Watson from Idabel, Oklahoma (a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), and his grandfather, Dennis J. Watson, a longtime resident of Miami, Oklahoma.

Caden was a five-sport athlete in high school, and he was a member of the varsity swim, water polo, cross country, football, and wrestling teams during his time at Buffalo Grove High School in Illinois. Caden’s athletic achievements include being named All-Conference as a defensive lineman, All-Academic, and Football Defensive Player of the Year Award for his team. In his senior year, he qualified for the State wrestling tournament in Illinois.

Caden’s academic awards include the National Technical Honors Society, the National Indigenous Recognition Award, and the AP Scholar with Distinction award.

Caden hopes to study cybersecurity and join a martial arts sports team at West Point.