MAN LIVING DREAM TO SERVE IN THE NAVAL ACADEMYFrom Burbank Leader
In the sixth grade, Jonathan DeSimone knew he wanted to go to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. By the seventh grade, he learned about qualifying for admittance and wrote an essay about attending the academy. Then at 14, DeSimone joined the Burbank Police Department Explorers and went on to graduate the Sheriffs Explorers Academy and earn the Burbank Police Department Chiefs Commendation Award.
At 10 years old he got his first job teaching Tae Kwon Do. Training since he was 4 years old, he went on to earn the rank of fourth degree Master of Tae Kwon Do at 16. He joined the Boy Scouts at 14 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout at 16.
At Burbank High he lettered in the sport of track/field and earned Scholar Athlete awards. He maintained a 4.0 all through high school and earned the Top Dog award upon graduation among the top of his class. In October of his senior year, DeSimone applied to the Naval Academy. In March of his senior year the academy granted him a Certified Offer Letter of Admission, awarded only to the best candidates.
In April, Rep. Adam Schiff nominated DeSimone as the 29th District’s candidate to the Naval Academy. On July 1, he was inducted into the Navy, and is serving his country as a Midshipman. Upon graduation he will earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering and be an officer in either the Navy or Marines. His commitment to pay back his education is five years of service.
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