Andon Thomas
ARMY LINEBACKER NAMED GO BOWLING
MILITARY BOWL STEM SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
United States Military Academy linebacker Andon Thomas, a junior majoring in chemical engineering, has been named a Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete.
Thomas, who is from Liberty Hill, Texas, has a 3.98 grade-point average. He is especially interested in the application of chemical engineering principles to Army technology development. Thomas plans to pursue graduate studies in chemical engineering, conduct advanced research in an area that will benefit the Army’s technical challenges and return to West Point as a faculty member in the department of chemistry and life science.
“Cadet Thomas is a gifted scholar,” said Col. Corey M. James, Army professor and deputy head of the department of chemistry and life science. “He also is a mature professional who communicates well. He took time out of his summer STAP and football schedule to volunteer as a researcher in the lab. He wanted to learn more about how materials research applies to current Department of Defense challenges.
“Cadet Thomas is enrolled in an independent study course this semester to study and model the thermal breakdown of fluoropolymers in munitions. … He dedicates time outside of his day-to-day schedule to conduct research that connects the fundamentals to discovery and innovation.”
The Go Bowling Military Bowl is proud to announce the members of the fourth annual STEM Scholar-Athlete Program, recognizing some of the brightest minds competing on the gridiron in the ACC and the American Athletic Conference.
“The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors an amazing group of young men who truly showcase what it means to be a student-athlete,” Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. “We are thrilled to honor this group of talented players for their success on and off the field while continually challenging themselves in the classroom.”
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors one football player at each university that is a member of the ACC and the American Athletic Conference – the two conferences that are represented in the Go Bowling Military Bowl college football game. These players are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
The two players whose teams compete in the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl will be recognized at the game, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Kickoff is at 5:45 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN. Bowl tickets are on sale now. A donation will be made in the name of these two players to their respective school’s general scholarship fund.