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Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Easton Area High School student, Matthew Horace, has been accepted to the United States Military Academy Preparatory School at West Point, NY. Rep. Cartwright proudly nominated Matthew to attend the academy, and he was selected to attend the prep school where he heading in the fall to begin his service career.

Matthew is a graduate of Easton Area High School and the son of Matthew and Dawn Horace. While attending Easton Area High, Matthew held leadership roles on his high school and club lacrosse teams and participated in the Spanish Honor Society and the Eastern PA Conference Student Athlete Character & Sportsmanship Council. Matthew was a volunteer for community activities hosted by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NOBLE) and 100 Black Men of Northern Jersey.

“Nominating students for the Unites States Academies is among the most gratifying responsibilities for a Member of Congress,” said Rep. Cartwright. “These students exhibit commendable academic achievement and perseverance to earn these nominations. Matthew is a talented and qualified young man; I commend him for his dedication and perseverance, and congratulate him on his acceptance into the Military Academy Prep School.”  

In order to attend one of the military academies, students must receive a nomination from their Member of Congress. Students may apply to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy.  If the incoming freshman class has been filled, students demonstrating significant promise and ability will be admitted to a prep school for additional military and academic training prior to consideration for admission to the academy the following year. Prep school students will receive a full scholarship as well as a stipend as active members of the military.   

Rep. Cartwright added, “Throughout our nation’s history, U.S. Service Academies have played an important role in preparing young people for service to our country.  As a Pennsylvanian, I am proud of our patriotic young men and women who are willing to step forward and answer the call of duty.  It is an honor to play a role in preparing our next generation of leaders.”