This year, 30 Hawaii students, including a Big Island graduate, were accepted into the U.S. service academies and 13 were appointed to civilian military preparatory schools.
This year, 30 Hawaii students, including a Big Island graduate, were accepted into the U.S. service academies and 13 were appointed to civilian military preparatory schools.
The students and their parents were honored at a reception hosted by the Military Affairs Council of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii on June 1 at the Oahu Country Club.
“Each year, thousands of students from across the country who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, outstanding character and are committed to serving the nation apply to these prestigious military academies that have a limited number of available slots,” said David Carey, MAC chairman.
“This is one of the most diverse groups we have seen accepted from Hawaii — they represent public, private and home schools across the state. We wish them all success as they enter their respective academies in the fall and would like to thank them for their commitment to serving our nation.”
Sabrina Wyrick, a 2015 graduate of St. Joseph School in Hilo, was accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Wyrick and the other students were honored by members of the MAC, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and alumni of U.S. military academies as they prepare to attend U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School and U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School.
In addition to the competitive nature of acceptance into these academies, Members of Congress nominate candidates to the four U.S. military academies. These institutions prepare college-age students to become officers of the U.S. armed forces.
About MAC
The Hawaii Military Affairs Council, part of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, acts on behalf of the state to advocate and liaise with the military. As a major economic generator for the state, MAC supports efforts that will preserve the military’s role as a strategic headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region.
Comprised of business leaders and retired U.S. military personnel, the organization also aims to bridge the military and the community, endorse the needs of Hawaii-based military commands and attract public-private ventures with the military.
For more information, visit www.hawaiimac.com.