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Pinecrest Academy grad headed to Army after West Point
Mark Metz
“My family, as a whole, has been the biggest influence in my life. Being near the end of 11 children, I saw how several different paths played out. Individually, I would say my dad and my older brother played huge roles, both as role models and through their support. My brother helped me learn how to focus and achieve my goals.”