Let’s Hit Our Heads on the Sky Nominees for U.S. Military Service Academies

By Jim Fabiano

I don’t know of too many people who are upset that 20202022, are now part of our past. With the pandemic trying to end, political discourse, and a war in Europe few of us understand, we want the future to be better than our past. I was walking into the mall with my wife the other day attempting to bring up our spirits.

As we were walking through the entrance, I noticed a young child sitting on his father’s shoulders. Before the door closed, I heard the father tell his son to be careful not to hit his head on the sky. I stopped for a few seconds to ponder what

I just heard. Can you imagine a father telling his son not to hit his head on the sky?

We went directly to Macy’s because my wife wanted a new pair of sneakers. Knowing that this would not be an easy choice, I decided to explore some of the bookstores in the mall. As I was walking through the maze of stores and the multitudes of people wandering aimlessly through the main walkway, a young woman came running up to me and asked how I was. I remembered her as being one of my students from years past. She was with some of her friends of whom she introduced as her new friends from college. I was thrilled to hear she was doing well, and she had plans to go to graduate school next fall. She told me that she wanted to study geology. It was obvious she was proud of her accomplishments, and it was even more obvious I was proud of her. As we bid our adieus I turned and reminded her to never forget to hit her head on the sky. I don’t know why I told her that but if felt right. At first, she gave me a queer look but then smiled and told me she wouldn’t forget. I continued my walk through the labyrinth called the mall. As I walked into one of the bookstores, I noticed another one of my students behind the counter. I know he noticed me, but it seemed he didn’t want to talk with me. I remember him as being a good student. In fact, to this day I can remember very few of my students who were not good. I walked up and asked how he was. He immediately told me he was going back to school because he knew how important it was. I made him laugh by telling him I am also going back to school because education was not something that ended. It was a continuous process that one should love to enjoy. He smiled and told me he understood this. As I did earlier, before I said good-bye, I told my ex-student not to forget to hit his head on the sky. He did not give me any kind of a queer look. He just told me he wouldn’t and hoped one day to see what was above the sky. As before I was taken back and then smiled to continue my quest through the mall.

It was getting late, and I assumed my wife must have been down to at least a choice of one of six sneakers to buy. I turned to go back to Macy’s when a man I hadn’t seen for well over a decade approached me. I was surprised he remembered who I was. I was not surprised I knew exactly who he was. He was the first principal I ever worked for. Quick flashes of memory brought a smile to my face. If it wasn’t for his guidance, I doubt I would have succeeded as a teacher. He asked how I was doing, and I told him I was doing well and was now retired. I found out he was also retired and enjoying the time administration work never allowed. We talked about how teaching never changes.

The people may change but the quest for knowledge and the

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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced recently their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy, also a federal service academy, does not require a congressional nomination.

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After a few more minutes we excused ourselves and went on our way. As we were walking in separate directions I turned around and told my mentor that I’ll never be afraid to hit my head on the sky. I was a little embarrassed, but it seemed right at the time. He honor to nominate such an impressive group of Maine students to our nation’s distinguished service academies,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “The young people we have nominated have earned this honor through a commitment to strong scholarship, leadership, and character.”

The following students from York County have received nominations as candidates to the military academies from Senators Collins and King: turned, smiled, and taught me another lesson. He told me that there was no such thing as a sky so why should I be afraid to hit my head on it.

When I got back to Macy’s my wife had just purchased the perfect pair of sneakers. She asked me why I had such an odd look on my face. All I could think of was that I loved her, and I loved my life. I don’t know of too many people who are upset that 2020 – 2022, are now part of our past. In 2023, we should all hit our heads above the sky. Jim Fabiano is a retired teacher and writer who lives in York. He can be emailed at james. fabiano60@gmail.com.

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs: Joseph Neal of York, York High School; United States Military Academy, West Point: Joseph Neal of York, York High School; United States Naval Academy, Annapolis: Liam Sullivan of Berwick, St. Thomas Aquinas.

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