Cole Congratulates Elgin Student on Air Force Academy Appointment

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today congratulated Jeremiah Baxter on his appointment to the Unites States Air Force Academy. Cole nominated Baxter for the Air Force Academy's 2007 freshman class.

"Jeremiah is a prime example of Oklahoma's finest. He has proven himself as a leader not only at Elgin High School, but also in his church and through his extracurricular activities." Congressman Cole said. "His commendable decision to attend the Air Force Academy will make his family and his state very proud. It is an honor to serve Oklahomans like Jeremiah in Congress."

At Elgin High School, Baxter was involved in Student Council and Future Farmers of America. He also was an Oklahoma state track qualifier, as well as a member of the football, basketball and cross country teams. He is a member of the National Honor's Society and the Oklahoma Honor's Society. Baxter is the son of Derek and Carrie Baxter.

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