This past Saturday, our office had the honor of hosting Academy Day 2011 at Albemarle High School, just outside Charlottesville, VA.  The day began with over 300 high school and middle school students and their families arriving to acquire information about the application process to our nation’s service academies, as well as information on alternative options to the service academies.

After everyone found their seats in the auditorium, a great rendition of the National Anthem was performed by Carol Doughery and Sarah Heider (Albemarle High School students) which was then followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  Attendees then watched an informational presentations on service academies and ROTC programs.  There was also a presentation on the basic requirements needed for obtaining a nomination, which was subsequently followed by a presentation from representatives from each respective service academy and ROTC program.

Afterwards, attendees were able to have a meet-and-greet with the representatives from West Point, The Naval Academy, The Merchant Marine Academy, The Air Force Academy, The Coast Guard Academy, ROTC programs, and Congressional Offices.  After the 3 hour program, attendees were able to head home with a greater understanding of the service academy nomination and application process.   

For more information on the service academy nomination process, please click here.