Forum scheduled for students interested in service academies
by Brant Thurmond, sports editor

Students interested in attending a service academy can attend a public forum being hosted by Congressman Randy Neugebauer.

The forum is designed to inform students of the various opportunities they have to apply to a United States Service Academy.

“For the young men and women who qualify, the United States service academies offer an outstanding education and opportunity to serve your country,” Neugebauer said. “I am pleased to host a forum where students can speak with a representative from each service branch and learn about the opportunities for a first-class education while also serving their country,” he added.

The forum will be held on April 7 in the Science Education Center at the Science Spectrum in Lubbock, located at 2529 South Loop 289. Registration will begin at 6 p.m, with the presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Liaison officers from the U.S Air Force Academy, U.S Military Academy at West Point, U.S Naval Academy, U.S Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S Merchant Marine Academy will be present to speak and answers any questions regarding the academies or the applications process. Information will also be available for university-level ROTC.  “This presents a wonderful opportunity to pursue a higher education,” Neugebauer said. “I hope all students who are interested, along with their parents, will attend to learn more about this process.”