Southern Door senior Thomas Jackson will see his goals realized this fall when he attends the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York this fall. The school district shared the good news Thursday morning that U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher nominated Jackson and that he had accepted an offer to attend West Point, one of the four primary U.S. Military Service academies. Rep. Gallagher says Jackson’s quick acceptance to West Point demonstrates his achievements thus far. “I have no doubt Thomas will make Northeast Wisconsin proud as he embarks on this incredible opportunity and commits to serving our country,” said Gallagher. His last nomination was Stella Kersebet, who was from Gibraltar and was selected to attend the Air Force Academy in 2021.

While balancing a rigorous course load that included AP and other advanced courses, Jackson taught Sunday School and participated in four sports and the Youth in Government program. He also recently earned his Eagle Scout award, the highest rank in Scouts USA. You can county his wrestling coach, Jerry Englebert, among those who are very proud of what he has accomplished and the leader he has become.

Only one in ten students who apply to West Point is admitted. The school district is planning a special student assembly for Jackson later this month to celebrate the achievement.