Staples Senior Receives Nomination and Appointment for US Merchant Marine Academy’s Class of 2026
Staples Senior Timothy Poly (R) and Congressman Jim Himes (L) at a ceremony on Saturday’s at the Darien VFW. Poly received a nomination from Himes and an appointment from the US Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent to attend the Long Island based academy’s class of 2026. Poly is the only Connecticut student from districts four to receive an appointment to the Merchant Marine Academy, according to his family. Contributed photo