Submitted by Rob Tressler
The United States Merchant Marine Academy, located at Kings Point, New York (on the north shore of Long Island), is one of the five (5) Federal Academies. Nominated by Congressman Doug Lamborn & Senator Michael Bennet, Christopher J. Coscarella is one of approximately 280 Appointees selected to attend the Academy from around the nation and the world, out of over 2,000 applicants. Completion of the intensive four (4) year regimental and academic curriculum, which includes three (3) trimesters at sea on U.S. Flag Merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships, as well as an Internship, leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree, a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer’s License as either a Deck Officer or Engineering Officer, and an Ensign’s commission in the U.S. Navy Reserve. An Appointment to the Academy is the equivalent of a scholarship worth approximately $213,000 over the 4-year period. This remarkable achievement reflects great credit on Christopher, and demonstrates that he is already living up to the Academy’s motto “Acta non Verba” – Deeds, not Words. If you know Chris and his family it should be of no surprise that he was selected.
Congratulations,
Salida High School
Way to go kid . Make the most of it .You are in for a great ride .
Nice job, Chris.