Congratulations to Andrew Clayton

April 13, 2005   

Andrew Clayton, a senior at Giddings High School, has accepted a full appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.  Congressman Ron Paul nominated Andrew for the Academy based on his excellent academic record and service to his school, church, and community.  Andrew will be sworn in at the Academy on June 29, 2005, becoming an official member of the Class of 2009.

Andrew ranks in the top 10% of his graduating class academically, while maintaining a busy extracurricular schedule.  He is a member of the debate team, and a trumpet section leader in the school band.  He is active in the First Baptist Church, serving on the church usher committee and the youth committee.  Andrew’s other activities include: UIL Extemporaneous Speaker; UIL one-act play; the BETA club; Leo club; and the Christ First club.

Andrew is the son of Timothy and Leslie Clayton of LaGrange.