About Taft Derby

Taft Derby is a 2026 honors graduate of Alta High School in Draper, Utah. On August 22, 2026, he will report to Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, where he will join the Corps of Cadets, major in Construction Management, and participate in Army ROTC with the goal of commissioning as an Army officer.

Throughout high school, Taft was active in NJROTC and served as commanding officer of his unit. He earned a three-year Army ROTC Advanced Designee scholarship through national competition and selected Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college and the birthplace of ROTC, as the next step in that path.

In April 2026, Curt Derby was unable to join Taft on a planned visit to Norwich University because he was hospitalized. Only weeks before Curt’s death on May 23, the family learned there were no further treatment options for his cancer. Four days later, Taft graduated from high school with honors.

The plan did not change.

This website serves as the central source for information about Taft, Derby2030, and his transition to Norwich University. Visitors can access supporting documentation, media materials, scholarship and admissions information, and updates as he prepares to report in August.

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