Service academies set seminar in Fayette

Students,

parents and school officials interested in the U. S.

service academies are invited to a seminar April 13 at

the Fayette County Public Library.

Representatives

from the five service academies will provide information

to students, teachers and parents from 7 - 9 p.m. The

academies are the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast

Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S.

Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy

at Annapolis.

First Lt.

Ronald Thomas will speak about his experiences in

applying for a nomination to West Point, on life as a

cadet and on his current career.

Academies

provide federally funded educations and commissioners

upon completion. Graduates must serve in the respective

service for a designated number of years.

"Each

service academy offers a student a valuable opportunity

for a great education and opens the doors to a fulfilling

career," said U.S. Rep. Mac Collins, who is

sponsoring the event.

For

information, phone Lisa Parrish in Collins' Columbus

office, 706-327-7228.