Accepted with honors

EmmaRae Rasmussen, a senior at Hot Springs High School, will be attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Not only was she admitted, but she has done so with high honors.

“It is one of my greatest honors as Montana’s Senior Senator to nominate our state’s best and brightest to the nation’s most prestigious military academies of each year,” U.S. Sen. Jon Tester said in a press release. “These young folks have proven they can work hard both in and out of the classroom, have shown promising leadership and teamwork skills, and are dedicated to serving their communities and their country. I’m looking forward to watching them continue to grow into the next generation of military leaders in America.”

Rasmussen was one of 19 Montana students to receive this honor, and must commit to attend either the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force or Merchant Marine Academies. Prior to Tester’s selection, the student nomination had to come from a member of Congress.

Based on Rasmussen’s academic performance, extracurricular activities, and dedication to serving her country through the Merchant Marines, she was selected as Sanders County’s sole recipient.