Double honor for Tampa teen

Sunday, January 15, 2006

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Beach proudly displays one of her acceptance letters.

Alonso High School senior Kayla Beach's dreams are coming true, as she's been accepted to two prestigious military academies.

"From the first time I met her, she was one of those young ladies that was focused," said Alonso High Principal Sandy Bunkin. "She knew exactly what she wanted to do."

What she wanted to do was become a military officer.

"I love the atmosphere, the environment the military has and always wanted to be a leader and that's the best cause you could work for," said Beach.

Beach is well on her way, having been accepted to the Air Force Academy and West Point.

"The academies are prestigious for being the best of the best and really I'm honored to be accepted to any of them," said Beach.

Beach wants to become a military pilot.

Beach has had to sacrifice in order to participating in sports like the swim team and doing volunteer work while also keeping her grades up.

"Thinking back, all my nights studying instead of going out with friends paid off," said Beach.

Beach's goal is to become a military pilot.

"I'm really excited about my future and what I'm going to do," said Beach.