Boston College High student nominated to attend U.S. Military Academy

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, D-Boston, recently announced the nomination of Shawn Carter, of Weymouth, for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Military Academy.

Carter, the son of Steven and Megan Carter, is a senior at Boston College High School.

As part of his congressional duties, Lynch nominates exemplary candidates to the service academies each year.

“These candidates are the best of the best, and I am proud of their desire to serve our country,” said Lynch. “The academies graduate leaders who will guide our nation into the future and the men and women who attend the academies are entrusted with the greatest responsibility – to serve and protect the United States of America.”

Carter was recommended by his teachers at BCHS.

“He is a remarkable young man, and we are fortunate that young people like Shawn are willing to serve our nation,” Lynch said.

Lynch and his congressional liaison to the U.S. Service Academies, Bob Fowkes, examined each candidate’s record of academic, athletic and service achievements in addition to evaluating letters of recommendation. After an extensive review process and a personal interview, Carter was selected as someone whose scholastic record and community contributions elevated him to the top of a list of well-qualified candidates.

“There were many impressive candidates this year for the U.S. Naval Academy and Military Academy,” Lynch said. “Shawn stood out as a young man of keen intelligence and strong character. He is a wonderful reflection of his parents, Steven and Megan. The Carter family, the town of Weymouth, and the entire commonwealth of Massachusetts should be proud of Shawn in this achievement.”

Students interested in attending one of the U.S. Service Academies should contact Bob Fowkes in Lynch’s Boston office at 617-428-2000.