Beechwood High School alumnus Cole Howard is among the mere three Kentuckians to earn acceptance into the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Cole Howard, a standout student and athlete from Beechwood High School, has achieved a remarkable milestone. He has been accepted into the prestigious U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 2029 graduating class.
Howard graduated from Beechwood High School with an impressive GPA of 4.4, demonstrating his academic prowess. His hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, as he was recognised by the NKFCA as 1st team All Northern Kentucky (All Divisions).
Apart from his academic achievements, Howard was a standout football player at Beechwood High School. His football skills earned him the 1st team All Northern Kentucky Division 3 recognition. The Cincinnati Enquirer also honoured him as 1st team all NKY/Indiana, and he received multiple other awards.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is renowned for its rigorous admissions process, and it's a testament to Howard's abilities that he was accepted. Once he completes a seven-week intensive training program for incoming cadets, known as "Swab Summer", he will start football practice with The Bears football team and begin taking classes.
Upon successful completion of his studies, Howard will be commissioned as an Ensign, an officer rank equivalent to a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army, Airforce, and Marine Corp. He plans to study Marine and Environmental Science at the Coast Guard Academy, with plans to attend a graduate program in Engineering.
In addition to his football and academic achievements, Howard was a finalist for the "That's My Boy" award. He reported for the Coast Guard Academy's "Swab Summer" on June 30, marking the beginning of his journey at the academy.
Cole Howard is one of only three Kentuckians accepted into the academy in 2025, a testament to the high calibre of students from Beechwood High School. As he embarks on this new chapter in his life, we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
- Cole Howard, hailing from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, will continue his education at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, focusing on Marine and Environmental Science.
- His exceptional academic performance earned him a place in the Education-and-Self-Development initiated by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 2029 graduating class.
- Being a standout student and athlete from Beechwood High School, Cole Howard also made significant contributions to the community, earning the "That's My Boy" award finalist title.
- In addition to his passion for sports and education, Howard's future goals include pursuing a graduate program in Engineering, furthering his scientific knowledge and potentially impacting his home state of Kentucky.
