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West Point in New York is established

By: Manuela Martinez, Spring Reporter

March 16, 2017

United States Military Academy

On this day in 1802, the US established a military academy for the purpose of training young men in military science, commonly known as West Point. Today, women can apply for education there as well.

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About the Contributor

Manuela Martinez, Spring Reporter

Manuela Martinez is a 16 year old junior Spring Editor and Reporter for the Declaration in Colonia High School. She has spent most of her life in Colonia and currently lives with her Mom, Dad, and baby sister. Additionally, her love for volleyball has kept her in the sport all-year-round, including playing for the high school team. She aspires to play in college either for beach or indoor. Martinez also wants to major in legal studies and continue on with law school. She enjoys reading plenty of different books along the genres of suspense, thriller, young adult, and crime. Music also holds a special place in her heart and and she plans on attending as many music festivals as possible this summer. She prides herself in the cohesive Instagram feed she keeps. This also showcases her love for amateur photography.

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