Politics & Government
Kelsey O'Brien Nominated for Naval Academy
Massapequa High School Senior gets backing of Sen. Gillibrand.
She's been one of Massapequa's outstanding students an she wants to be one of America's outstanding citizens.
senior has taken a big step towards that goal with the announcement that she's been nominated to attend the United States Naval Academy.
O'Brien was nominated by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who said a selection committee she formed made the decision based on academic acheivement, leadership potential and overall acheivement.
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O'Brien certainly fits the bill, having been a member of the Prinicpal's Honor Roll and a in Lacrosse and Field Hockey.
She's also been active in Students Against Destructive Decisions.
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Final acceptance is determined solely by the service academies.
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