CORRECTION: Sharnae Harmon’s Accomplishments as First African American Woman from Sussex County to Graduate from West Point, N.Y.
UPDATED/CORRECTION: 07/05/24 – Sharnae Harmon successfully graduated on May 25th from West Point, N.Y. , however she is the second African American female for the State of Delaware. Harmon graduated from Sussex Technical High School in June 2020. Sharnae studied Criminal Justice while there and did JROTC all four years as she always wanted to join the military. Once at West Point, she took part in boxing and won 2 collegiate national championship titles at 119lbs and 1 New England golden glove championship title at 125 lbs.
In May of 2023, Simone Charlemagne, who attended MOT Charter, graduated from West Point. She was the first MOT Charter student to receive a military appointment to West Point.
Additional Information about Sharnae Harmon:
Sharnae graduated from West Point on May 25, 2024. She made Dean’s List all four years and also received the Academic Award for Achievement her final year meaning she was in the top 15% in each pillar.
Sharnae Harmon