Six Keydets Named to VaSID Academic All-State Team

Six VMI cadet-athletes have been recognized by the Virginia Sports Information Directors organization and named to its 2024–25 Academic All-State Team for their accomplishments both on the field of play and in the classroom July 8, 2025.

There were 36 schools represented in the Commonwealth and 216 student-athletes recognized.

Only six honorees per school are permitted to be nominated based on their contributions to their respective teams and for holding at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA. The awardees must also be a sophomore or higher in their academic class standing.

VMI was represented by the following six individuals:

James Boynewicz ’25, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Biology, Men’s Lacrosse (3x honoree)
Kevin Shank ’27, Mt. Holly Spring, Pennsylvania, Mechanical Engineering, Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Sam Castle ’27, Mechanicsville, Virginia, Mechanical Engineering, Men’s Swimming
Courtney Novotny ’25, Reading, Pennsylvania, Biology, Women’s Water Polo
Audrey Davis ’25, Austin, Texas, International Studies, Women’s Soccer (2x honoree)
Darian Tweedell ’27, Ashburn, Virginia, International Studies, Women’s Rifle

Editor’s Note: This article was first published on vmikeydets.com.