MATTAMUSKEET HIGH STUDENT RECEIVES CONGRESSIONAL ACADEMY NOMINATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Walter B. Jones (R-NC) announced his nomination of Mattamuskeet High School student James L. (Trey) Smith III to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Trey is the son of Linwood and Kim Smith.
The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy is one of five service academies established by the federal government for the purpose of training officers of the Armed Forces. Selection to academies can be extremely competitive as each academy pays for appointees’ tuition, fees and boarding and provides a monthly stipend.
Every applicant, except those to the Coast Guard Academy, must receive a congressional nomination and apply directly to the academy. Those receiving nominations and appointments to the U.S. service academies must exhibit strength in character, scholarship, leadership, physical aptitude, medical fitness, goals, and motivation.
For additional information or to schedule an interview with Congressman Walter B. Jones please contact Kathleen Joyce at (202) 225-3415.
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