The U.S. Service Academies are four-year postsecondary institutions that combine educational excellence with military officer training. Students accepted to the academies receive a free, four-year education in return for a commitment to serve in the active-duty military after graduation. In order to be admitted, students must receive a congressional nomination from either their U.S. Representative or Senator and must meet the highly competitive educational and extracurricular standards that are set by the individual academies as well as standards for physical aptitude and medical fitness. The following nine GCPS seniors were offered service academy appointments.
Archer High School
Bryson Rylander—United States Naval Academy
Brookwood High School
William Smith—United States Military Academy at West Point (Army)
Duluth High School
Myles Hall—United States Naval Academy
Mill Creek High School
Brendan Brannock—United States Military Academy at West Point (Army)
Kathryn Scales—United States Military Academy at West Point (Army)
Mountain View High School
Kyle Hennelly—United States Merchant Marine Academy
Diego Martinez—United States Military Academy at West Point (Army)
Parkview High School
Ethan Davis—United States Naval Academy
Joshua Kim—United States Air Force Academy