Friday, January 23, 2004

Fairburn resident gets academy appointment

Congressman David Scott recently announced the appointment of seven area students to the United States Military Academies. One of the students lives in Fairburn and is headed to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

"I am very proud of these young men and women. Appointment to a military academy demands exceptional academic achievement, character and leadership.  Without question, each of these students possesses these qualities," said Congressman Scott. "Our students are outstanding young Americans who proudly reflect the 13th Congressional District's commitment to education and service and who will one day honorably serve our nation as leaders in the Armed Forces."

In November, Congressman Scott directed a nonpartisan Military Academy Board made up of five educators, military personnel, and academy graduates who reside in the district to interview an extremely qualified group of 13th District applicants. Students entering the academies this fall will graduate in 2008. 

To be considered for an academy appointment, an applicant must first be nominated.  U.S. Senators and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements: 17 years of age, but not have passed his or her 23rd birthday, he or she must be a U.S. citizen, and the applicant must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

Students interested in applying for the Class of 2009 should contact Congressman Scott's Military Academy Coordinator David Johnson 770-210-5073.