High school students seeking nomination to service academies encouraged to attend
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Saturday hosts her second Academy Day, an information session for high school students seeking nomination to a U.S. service academy.
Students and parents will have the opportunity to meet with the congresswoman and representatives of the academic institutions charged with training the next generation of military officers.
Every member of Congress has the privilege of nominating a select few for admission to our country's prestigious service academies, which provide undergraduate education for commissioned officers in the United States armed forces.
Interested students must apply for nomination within the congressional district in which they reside. If the applicant meets the high standards required by the academies, he or she will be offered an interview with the congresswoman's Academy Nominating Committee.
Giffords, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, nominates individuals to each academy, but it is up to the academy to make the final decision.
WHAT: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' Academy Day
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 19
WHERE: Sahuaro High School, Little Theater, 545 N. Camino Seco, Tucson