Matthew McCoy, a senior at Allen High School, was recently selected as one of 28 cadets nationwide to participate in an eight-week Naval STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Flight Academy program. McCoy successfully earned his private pilot license, becoming the fourth Allen High School student to complete this program.
McCoy serves as the Cadet Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MCJROTC) at Allen High School. He is also a member of the Varsity Swim Team, the National Honor Society, and Scout Troop 624 in Allen, where he is an Eagle Scout.
"I'd like to thank the Naval STEM Coordination Office for this opportunity and challenge,” said McCoy. “The Flight Academy was an experience to remember, and it has further invigorated my goal of flying for the Navy. I look forward to sharing this opportunity with many more qualified candidates."
McCoy also acknowledged the support from Allen ISD, adding, "I would also like to thank Sgt. Maj. Cole and the Allen ISD Administration for their support of the MCJROTC Program at Allen High School. The addition of the Aviation Club and investment in the Flight Simulator gives AHS Navy Flight School candidates hands-on experience with aviation."
Congratulations to Matthew McCoy on his outstanding accomplishment!
Photo courtesy of Delaware State University.
The Allen ISD Silver Eagles kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with a big breakfast. This was the largest Silver Eagles gathering to date! If you’d like to join the Silver Eagles, visit https://www.allenisd.org/silvereagles
Toys for Texans, a nonprofit organization created by Allen High School students, is nearing the conclusion of its summer program after distributing more than 3,500 toys to children in hospitals across North Texas.
As part of its mission, toy distribution stations were set up for patients at area hospitals including Medical City, Scottish Rite, Bryan’s House, Cook Children’s, Warren Center, Camp Summit, and SOS Richardson.
The group’s primary directors, Piyush Chintalwar, Carson Sheffield, Mitul Gouni, Marc D’Jmoos, and Samir Alam, worked diligently to bring joy to special needs and hospitalized children throughout the region.
As the organization’s students prepare to graduate in 2025, they have ensured the program’s future by passing responsibilities to the next group of freshman, sophomore, and junior AHS students.
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