The Magnitude of Choice A Fresh Perspective from George T. Hamilton Jr. '18
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iving a life of purpose is not a new concept for the Farragut family. The timeless tenets of Farragut are intended to develop strong, passionate, driven individuals, each one capable of significant contribution to the world around them. How this “purpose” translates for each individual is exciting to explore. Victoria Raymer, AFA Director of Alumni Engagement, spoke with George T. Hamilton Jr. on the impact of his time at the academy. In his own words, “Farragut formed the basis of my character…sparked my interest in politics and, most importantly, gave me a family.” And he is making his Farragut family very proud. His enthusiasm and optimism for the future is the fresh air needed, especially during a time when chaos and uncertainty dominate the headlines. George was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania last fall and is
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fulfilling the goal of attending an esteemed university like his grandfather. “Although I never met him, my father always told me about my grandfather’s Ivy League legacy. I want to live up to that legacy.” His grandfather was a Class of 1923 Dartmouth graduate. George is not waiting for his Ivy League experience as his next step to pursue his goals. This AFA Class of 2018 graduate recently published his first book. It is important to George to have his Farragut family among the first introduced to Power, Privilege, and Choice: A Dual National Call to Action. George shared the experiences that shaped his views which he candidly says can be read as “a book, pamphlet, manifesto!” George sets no limit for his future and is eager to invite others along on his journey. George believes his path takes him all the way to serving as President of the United States and this book details what
he has, so far, packed for the journey. Q: What compelled you to write this book? Were you inspired by any single person or event? Since graduating from Farragut, I’ve lived in Britain, Canada, and the USA. This offered amazing opportunities to experience the governmental, social, educational, and healthcare systems of other countries and compare them to the “American way.” At times, I was deeply frustrated with these systems and other times truly enlightened. I decided to write my thoughts down. My captured thoughts evolved into a book that evaluates and critiques the education (at the university level), media, and political systems we currently inhabit. The book shares somewhat of a solution to the things I view as problematic.
