| Washington, D.C. – Congressman Pete Visclosky will be hosting his annual Military Academy Night for prospective students interested in attending one of the five United States Military Academies on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at the NiSource Cafeteria located at 801 East 86th Avenue in Merrillville, Indiana. Congressman Visclosky will be on hand to welcome the prospective candidates.
“It is always an honor for me to nominate our future leaders to these great institutions,” said Visclosky. “Academy Night is a great opportunity for bright young Northwest Indiana residents to learn about the opportunities our military academies offer.”
The informational session is open to high school freshman, sophomores and juniors, along with parents, from the First Congressional District who are interested in learning about educational opportunities and receiving application information at the following institutions:
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis
U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point
U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London
In addition to receiving information on the military academies, attendees will have the opportunity to talk directly with representatives of the service academies as well as the local academy board.
Attendees will also hear a student perspective from Mr. Daniel Briggs, who will be attending the West Point Preparatory School in the fall, as well as parent perspectives from Councilman Lance Huish and Mrs. Lisa Huish. |
