WASHINGTON (March 9, 2006)
Congressman Ben Chandler will be at Trinity Christian Academy, 3224 Lexington Road, Nicholasville on Monday, March 13th at 11:30 AM to present a certificate of
recognition to Joshua Hooper for his appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. After Chandler’s congressional nomination, Hopper received
an appointment. Hopper is a Danville native.
“The United States Merchant Marine
Academy is an outstanding educational institution where the best of this country go to prepare for a career in military service,” said Chandler. “This
appointment is a tremendous opportunity for this young man, and I applaud his efforts and wish him much success.”
It is no easy feat to receive an appointment to a U.S. service academy. Students
must have an excellent academic record, participate in extracurricular activities and be in top physical condition. Hopper not only endured a rigorous application
process with the Merchant Marine Academy, but participated in Congressman Chandler’s review process, which includes a final interview by a panel made up of former
academy graduates and current or retired officers.
“The U.S. Service academies
offer a combination of first rate education, quality leadership training, and character development that are not easily found in other higher learning institutions,” said
Hopper. “I would be proud to wear the uniform of an Officer, and most enthusiastic to serve my country as trained by the world’s most premiere merchant
marine educational institution.”
Joshua Hopper, a recipient of the Youth
Salute Award, has a GPA of 3.810 and is captain of the soccer team.
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