Houston times-journal. (Perry, Ga.) 1994-1999, August 24, 1994, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextPaul Kemp accepts appointment as cadet to Coast Guard Academy Paul Wayne Kemp, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wainwright Kemp from Perry has accepted an appointment as a cadet at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Kemp is a graduate of Perry High School and was one of 275 people sworn into the Coast Guard Academy class of 1998 on July 11. The appointment represents a significant accomplishment. Unlike the other federal service academies, appointments to the Coast Guard Academy are given solely on merit based on a nationwide competition. This year, there were over 5,000 applicants competing for the 275 positions in the class of 1998. Cadet Kemp will begin a rigorous four-year training and education program at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Developing a future Coast Guard leader begins with year round academic, professional, and military training. Upon completion of the program, Cadet Kemp will earn a bachelor of science degree and a commission as an Ensign in the U. S. Coast Guard. Kemp was a member of the Georgia 66 ROTC Unit of Perry High School, where he held leadership positions of Squadron Commander and Advisor. The Cadet is an Eagle Scout, and received the State of Georgia Nomination for the 1993 Young American Medal for Service Award offered through the Department of Justice. He was nominated by Governor Zell Miller. He was also a 1994 Golden Eagle Nominee for Citizenship. Throughout high school, Kemp was a member of the Perry High School Band Program. He has since been selected to be a member of the U. S. Coast Guard Academyl’s Corps of Cadets Band Program which will involve performances for formal fall reviews and ceremonies, as well as Connecticut community concerts and jazz ensemble spring tours. Kemp is a member of Shirley Hills Baptist Church in Warner Robins. Academy takes charge In New London, Connecticut, on the sloped banks of the Thames | river, the United States Coast Guard Academy continues its mission of preparing cadets to receive commissions as Ensigns. However, the Academy is more than just a military college; the Academy also serves as the steward of a uique aspect of this country’s rich heritage. Area Coast Guard units, the Academy grounds, the Coast Guard Museum, and the Barque Eagle all reflect over 200 years of the Coast Guard’s proud service to the Country. Protecting the nation The birth of the Coast Guard came with the establishment of the Revenue Marine Service in 1790 by President Washington. Ten cutters were outfitted to protect the revenue of the new nation from maritime threats. The Revenue Marine Service was eventually referred to by Congress as the Revenue Cutter Service in 1863, that name was universally accepted sometime during the 1890’s. Several other government agencies with maritime interests grew alongside the Revenue Cutter Service. Reorganization of the government for reasons of economy brought them together to eventually form the modem day Coast Guard. Aspects of Coast Guard heritage can be traced as far back as 1716 with the establishment of Boston Light, the root of the Lighthouse Service, which was CaTnriT>-^>^H fSJJMP <AK 1U ,\\ 1\ ‘94 Buick Century *94 GEO Metro 4-door, V-6, Loaderd . . . in 2 door or 4 door, Auto, A/C Sale Price . _ _ ‘9l GEO Storm 5 speed, 2 door *6,800 ‘94 Pont Sunbird Auto, 4 Door *11,995 ‘93 Buick Pk Ave ISE Pkg. 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