MIDDLETOWN — Lukas Simko will graduate this 12 months from Xavier High School and head off to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
His father Stephen graduated from Xavier in 1991 and from the Air Force Academy in 1995, in accordance to a press launch. Stephen Simko is a Lt. Col. within the Air Force and nonetheless serves within the reserves.
His mom, Col. (Ret.) Gigi Simko, graduated from the academy in 1996. His uncle, Gigi Simko’s brother, graduated from the USAFA in 1998.
“Lukas is the epitome of the military child,” his mom mentioned in a ready assertion. “He attended seven faculties, together with 4 completely different faculties in 4 consecutive years, and managed to thrive within the midst of all that change.
”He made USAFA a aim years in the past, and after tons of arduous work, he reached it. We are so happy with his resilience and perseverance, and excited as he embarks on this new journey,” she added.
Simko mentioned this has been a dream of his for some time.
“I’ve never been able to picture myself going anywhere else for college, and am thrilled that I will be able to call USAFA my home for the next four years,” he mentioned within the assertion.
In the spring semester, he takes 4 Advanced Placement programs.
“Inside the classroom, Xavier has undoubtedly set a foundation in me for what attending a rigorous institution will entail,” Simko mentioned.
He additionally had a way of pleasure when he placed on his father’s USAFA jacket from the category of 1995, realizing quickly he’d be getting his personal, the college mentioned.
“I could almost imagine where he was 30 years ago now, and the excitement, and realizing it was all coming together and knowing what I had to do to get ready.”
