North Shore’s Christian Choi has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
For every 100 applicants to West Point, only 12 are admitted.
Candidates must excel academically, demonstrate strong leadership, pass a physical fitness test and secure a congressional nomination. In addition, he is the recipient of a four-year ROTC scholarship. These highly competitive scholarships require a strong “whole-person” portfolio of top academics, athletic fitness and leadership experience.
Superintendent Chris Zublionis said, “Admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point is a tremendous honor. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills, academic achievement and secure a nomination from a member of the United States Congress. Christian’s admission to West Point and his willingness to serve his country is a tremendous source of pride for the entire North Shore community.”
“Christian’s admission to West Point is a proud moment for all of us,” principal Eric Contreras said. “Admission to the academy reflects the academic rigor of the most selective colleges, with additional character expectations and formidable fitness demands. It is a combination of talents demonstrated by a small and select group of young Americans each year. We are honored and salute Christian on his accomplishment and his future service to our country. I commend Christian and his family for this achievement, and Ms. Fawcett for her unwavering support of our students in all their journeys beyond North Shore.”
North Shore High School counselor Joanne Fawcett said, “It goes without saying how proud I am of Christian — he’s a hardworking student who has natural leadership abilities and an incredible understanding of the world.”
