Ever since I was a kid in elementary school and understood some of the things my uncle did at the United States Military Academy at West Point and in the Army as an officer, I looked up to him and aspired to follow in his footsteps. I made life decisions and choices in high school based on what would help me succeed most at West Point if I was offered an appointment. Since last spring, I've been training physically, academically, and mentally and held a number of leadership positions to prove myself a well-rounded candidate. I had to receive a nomination from a Member of Congress, demonstrate excellent grades, show leadership potential, pass a medical exam, and score well on a fitness test just to be qualified to compete for a spot in one of the Nation's most prestigious institute of higher learning.
I knew my work paid off when I received a phone call from Senator Inhofe at school on Thursday. The congratulation was quick (he was needed in the Senate for a vote in less than ten minutes), but I am extremely grateful that he was the one to inform me of my appointment to West Point. Senator Inhofe was very sincere and let me know he would always make himself available if I needed anything regarding my time at West Point and beyond.
Today, I received my official packet in the mail. Unfortunately, USPS tried to shove this in the mailbox before bringing it up to the door, so the sides are smashed and torn.
I head to New York for Cadet Basic Training on June 29th.
I knew my work paid off when I received a phone call from Senator Inhofe at school on Thursday. The congratulation was quick (he was needed in the Senate for a vote in less than ten minutes), but I am extremely grateful that he was the one to inform me of my appointment to West Point. Senator Inhofe was very sincere and let me know he would always make himself available if I needed anything regarding my time at West Point and beyond.
Today, I received my official packet in the mail. Unfortunately, USPS tried to shove this in the mailbox before bringing it up to the door, so the sides are smashed and torn.
I head to New York for Cadet Basic Training on June 29th.
