CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Catholic High School senior Erin McCullagh has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy.
McCullagh is a competitive swimmer with SwimMAC, served on the high school’s student council, and helps pack Christmas boxes for soldiers deployed overseas.
“My swim team attended camps at the Naval Academy when I was 11 and 13,” McCullagh said. “Each time, I watched our Navy swimmer counselors interact with people around them. I noticed that each of them respected their leaders, their peers, and their school’s history. It was always clear they had a reputation to uphold – a reputation of order, honor and respect. Even though I was young, I liked the example they set. I have never forgotten that example and I’ve wanted to be part of that community since then.”
McCullagh is the daughter of Mary and Mark McCullagh of south Charlotte.
“Congratulations to Erin on your remarkable achievement, and thank you for your commitment to serving our nation,” said Congressman Robert Pittenger in making the announcement. “We look forward to watching you emerge as a leader.”
— Jamie Bowers