2017 Near Space Challenge
National Champions
(Engineering)
New Mexico State Champions
Cadet SSGT. Gabriella Valdez-Lozoya represented Wilson MS and competed in the 2017 Near Space Challenge. (This was a High School Event) She competed against 21 other Schools in the Engineering Category.
Winning a New Mexico State Title & National Championship!!!
2019 Sea Perch International Competition
Cadet Sgt Nathaniel Benz. Cadet Ssgt Noah Saiz, Cadet Msgt Cameron Saiz and Cadet Colonels Carlos Lopez-Hernandez and Jahaira Martinez will represent the Wildcat Squadron and the State of New Mexico at the Sea Perch International Competition at the University of Maryland June 1-3, 2019
2018 Sea Perch International Competition
Cadets: 1st Lt. Dovirs Riley, Ssgt Gabriella Valdez-Lozoya and 1st Lt. Carlos Lopez-Hernandez represented the State of New Mexico at the Sea Perch National Competition at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth June 1-3. They placed in the Top 50 in the Nation. Great Job Wildcats!!
Metro Champion Team 2019
Metro Champion Academic Team
Metro Champion Cadet of the Year
Metro Champion Drill Team
Metro Champions Color Guard “B” Team
Metro Champion Color Guard “B”
Team Commander Carlos Lopez-Hernandez
Metro Champion Curl Up Team
Metro Champion Push Up Team
Metro Champion Tug of War Team
Metro Reserve Champion
Color Guard "A" Team
Metro Reserve Champions 800
Meter Run Team
Metro Reserve Champions Relay Team
470th "Wildcat Squadron" Leadership
Hello, I am MSGT Charles Cogburn and I am excited to have this opportunity to work with your child. I have served both this Nation and Community with Pride, Retiring from both the New Mexico Air National Guard and the Albuquerque Fire Dept.
The School Year 2020-2021 will of course start out virtually. Things will be changing I'm sure quite frequently. If you have any questions or concerns please contact myself or the front office staff. You may also check the APS website for any updated information.
The Wilson MS Leadership Academy is intended to develop Citizens of Character and Tomorrow's Leaders. The program achieves this through classroom education on Leadership Qualities and Characteristics, Air and Space fundamentals and the Science of Flight. There will be hands on learning opportunities in a number of fun and challenging extra-curricular activities.
The Wilson Leadership program is grounded in the Air Force core values of
Integrity First
Service Before Self
and Excellence in All We Do
Exploratory Leadership Cadets will be on the Wheel Program and will focus on Leadership and Team Building Skills as well as an introduction to Aerospace Science.
Leadership I Cadets will focus on Aerospace Science and Engineering. We will be designing, building, wind testing and flying our own aircraft and rockets, as well as learning the basics of flying on our Flight Simulators.
Leadership II Cadets will focus on Military History and Civics. They will be trained in First Aid, CPR and Survival Skills. We will also further the Aerospace Science aspect with more technical projects.
There will be a degree of Academic rigor to the program and along the way your child will earn promotions and acquire new leadership responsibilities.
The Cadets will have the opportunity to become part of a Team and compete in competitions throughout the school year.
Wilson has become Nationally Recognized as one of the Top Programs in the State of New Mexico and the United States. With Numerous City, State and now National Titles!
Events our Cadets have participated in:
- Veterans Day Parade
- Presented the Colors at Wilson Home Volleyball and Basketball Games
- Presented the Colors at NM United Soccer, Albuquerque Isotopes, NM Gladiators, UNM Lobo Men's and Women's Basketball Games as well as HHS Football and Basketball games.
- Collected, Packaged and mailed over 1500 Christmas "Care Packages" to American Troops serving in World Wide
- Delivered 1000's of Well Wish Letters to Veterans at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque
- Community Service Projects in the WMS Community
- Citizenship Ceremony for local Veteran (story in Albuquerque Journal)
- International Sea Perch Competition at the University of Massachusetts 2018
- International Sea Perch Competition at the University of Maryland 2019
- Lunar Landing Challenge at NM State University 2019
Summer Programs
- Sail Camp (Cochiti Lake)
- STEM Camp ( West Mesa High School)
- Lunar Landing Challenge (NM State University)
The program is designed to help the student by:
- Being part of a Team
- Developing Leadership Skills
- Experience an introduction to Aerospace Science
- Earn Rank and Awards
- Solidify their Moral Character
- Instill Pride within the student
- Make friends and have fun
The student will be helping the school by:
- Strengthening Discipline thereby reducing Referrals
- Boost attendance through student morale
- Acquire opportunities for peer mentoring
- Participate with Community Service Projects
- Provide an enhanced curriculum proven interesting and challenging to students
National Champions:
High Altitude Balloon (Engineering) 2017
National Qualifiers:
High Altitude Balloon (Engineering) 2017
Sea Perch Underwater ROV 2018
Sea Perch Underwater ROV 2019
Lunar Landing Challenge 2019
State Champions:
High Altitude Balloon (Engineering) 2017
Sea Perch Underwater ROV 2018
Metro Champions in 32 Events
Metro Team Champions
2014,2015,2017,2018,2019
*We also have Also participated in and placed in NM BEST Robotics and NESSP Robotics Competitions
* All Competitions in 2020 were cancelled due to Covid 19
2020 and 2021
Competitions Cancelled Due to Covid 19
2019 APS Metro Champs
2021 PFC Karl Bieser Memorial Cadet of the Year
Isabel Bouchet
