U.S. Service Academies to offer information to prospective students

CLARKS SUMMIT — A joint Service Academy informational session will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Clarks Summit Elementary School, 401 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, Pa.
All interested students and their families are welcome to attend the session, which will include representatives from the following academies:
United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
United States Merchant Marine Academy, King's Point, N.Y.
“Throughout our nation’s history, U.S. Service Academies have played an important role in preparing young people for service to our country," said U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright. "Pennsylvania has never been short of patriotic young men and women willing to step forward and answer the call of duty. It is an honor to help them take advantage of the opportunities provided by these institutions in preparing tomorrow's generation of leaders."
U.S. Rep. Tom Marino (PA-10) added, “Many young men and women from my district pursuing service academy nominations are the best and brightest in our schools and communities. I applaud their interest in serving our country and it is one of my greatest privileges to meet these future leaders and encourage them on their journey.”
The session will include an overview of academy life and an opportunity to meet with representatives to discuss requirements for admission. Academy nominations are available only through a member of Congress, the vice president, or the president.
After receiving a nomination, students then must be accepted by the individual academy for final admission.
For more information call Ryan Barton at Marino's office at 202-225-3731.