Hillsdale native graduates from U.S. Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Spencer Eves of Hillsdale successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical and professional military training, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in naval architecture and a commission as a U.S. Navy ensign. He is a graduate of Hillsdale High School.

At the academy, Eves was a member of the track and field team.

More than 4,400 men and women representing every state in the U.S. and several foreign countries make up the Naval Academy's student body, known as the Brigade of Midshipmen, who learn from military and civilian instructors and participate in intercollegiate varsity sports and extracurricular activities. They also study subjects such as leadership, ethics, small arms, drill, seamanship and navigation, tactics, naval engineering and weapons, and military law.

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Upon graduation, midshipmen earn a Bachelor of Science degree in a choice of 27 different subject majors and go on to serve at least five years as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps.

Each year, approximately 1,200 men and women are admitted to the Naval Academy’s incoming class.

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