New Coast Guard Cadet




John S. Tarzian

John S. Tarzian

The United States Coast Guard Academy announced that John S. Tarzian from Garden City has been recognized for superior academic achievement and leadership potential. John, who attends Garden City High School has accepted an appointment to attend the Coast Guard Academy and will be sworn-in as a member of the Class of 2015 on June 27, 2011.

The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut is an accredited college educating future Coast Guard officers. The smallest of our nation’s five military service academies the Coast Guard Academy’s Corps of Cadets represents the nation’s best and brightest students, ready to serve and lead their country. Admission to the coast Guard Academy is highly competitive and less than 400 appointments are offered annually from a pool of over 4,000 applicants. Cadets receive a full tuition scholarship and monthly stipend for a five year service commitment to the Coast Guard upon graduation. All graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are guaranteed a position of leadership as a commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard.

John is the son of James & Susan Tarzian and grandson of Mr. & Mrs James Tarzian from Port Jefferson, NY and Mr & Mrs Edwin Kane (Dec’d) from


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