CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) is honored to announce Myers Park High School senior Henry Thompson has received an appointment to West Point.
Mr. Thompson teaches beginner lacrosse to children at the YMCA, tutors peers in calculus and physics, and served as a summer intern in Congressman Pittenger’s Washington office.
“The United States Military not only represents the greatest leadership and personal development organization in the world, but more importantly, it offers the opportunity to defend and serve the nation to which I am so indebted,” said Mr. Thompson. “I have heard the call to serve, and I plan on answering it.”
Mr. Thompson is the son of Kevin Thompson and Holly Withers.
“As a high school student, Henry has already received the U.S. Military Academy’s ‘best in class’ award for systems engineering. He has displayed leadership as captain of both the varsity lacrosse and varsity wrestling teams,” said Congressman Pittenger. “Henry is an exceptional young man, and we are thrilled he has chosen to use his talents on behalf of the United States.”
Mr. Thompson is one of eleven local students to receive a United States Service Academy appointment for the 2017-2018 academic year.
On April 14th, Congressman Pittenger will host two events to help local students learn more about the U.S. Service Academies, admissions requirements, and the rigorous nomination process:
· CHARLOTTE: 16th Annual U.S. Service Academy Day: Saturday, April 14th, 10 a.m., at Charlotte Catholic High School (7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd.).
· FAYETTEVILLE: U.S. Service Academy Day: Saturday, April 14th, 4 p.m., at Fayetteville Technical Community College, General Classroom Building Rooms 109 & 114 (2817 Fort Bragg Rd.).
Representatives of all five U.S. Service Academies will be on hand, as well as staff from the Offices of Congressman Robert Pittenger and Congressman Richard Hudson. For more information, please call 704-362-1060.
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