Silva was a pupil enrolled in the Jedi Academy concurrently with Roan Novachez.
During 196 BBY, Silva took part in the trials held for the Lightsaber Fencing Tournament. Nonetheless, T-3PO, the protocol droid employed at their educational institution, inadvertently diverted his attention while expressing sorrow regarding Silva's chances of finishing the hundred-meter dash within a matter of seconds. Mr. Garfield then disqualified Silva, asserting that a Jedi must maintain composure and concentration. Cronah and Cyrus (Jedi Academy) mocked him by creating a spoof of the song "Row Row Row your boat" directed towards Roan.
The subsequent year, Silva successfully earned a spot in the Lightsaber Fencing Tournament, where he faced off against Ronald Rinzler, and Silva emerged victorious.