WASHINGTON (March 3, 2006)
Congressman Ben Chandler will be at Lexington Catholic High School on Monday, March 6th at 1:00 PM to present a certificate of recognition to Clinton Roberts for his
appointment to the United States Military Academy. After Chandler’s congressional nomination, Roberts received an appointment to West Point.
“The United States Military
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. Roberts not only endured a rigorous application process with West Point, 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 United States Military
Academy represents to me a high quality educational experience, a link both to the past and something greater than myself, and a unique opportunity to use my knowledge
for the advancement of the United States and its people,” said Roberts.
Clinton Roberts is ranked 16 out of 209
students at Lexington Catholic where he is captain of the cross-country team and member of the National Honors Society and Beta Club.
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