Cole Howard
US Coast Guard Academy Cadet
Cole Howard is a 2025 graduate of Beechwood High School. He applied and was accepted into the US Coast Guard Academy’s 2029 graduating class. The US Coast Guard Academy is regarded as one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the US. It is highly selective with a very rigorous admissions process. Cole is one of only three Kentuckians who were accepted into the academy in 2025.
Cole was an exceptional student at Beechwood High School. He graduated with a 4.4 GPA and scored a 35 on his ACT exam. Cole will also play football at The Coast Guard Academy. He was a standout football player at Beechwood High school. He was recognized by the NKFCA as 1st team All Northern Kentucky (All Divisions), 1st team All Northern Kentucky Division 3, Cincinnati Enquirer 1st team all NKY/Indiana as well as multiple other awards. Cole was also a finalist for the prestigious “That’s My Boy” award given out annually to a NKY football player who excels on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
Cole plans to study Marine and Environmental Science while at the Coast Guard Academy with plans to attend a graduate program in Engineering. He reported for the Coast Guard Academy’s “Swab Summer” on June 30th. Swab Summer is a seven-week intensive training program for incoming cadets. After Swab Summer Cole will start football practice with The Bears football team and begin taking classes. After his time at the Coast Guard Academy he will be commissioned as an Ensign which is an officer rank equivalent to a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army, Airforce and Marine Corp.
Congratulations Cole!
