First lady to address West Point graduates

WASHINGTON, March 25 (UPI) -- First lady Michelle Obama will deliver addresses to graduating seniors at several U.S. colleges and high schools, including West Point, her office said.

Obama is scheduled to speak at University of Northern Iowa, Spelman College, the U.S. Military Academy and Quantico Middle High School -- institutions that share a commitment to service and have students actively involved in improving the world around them, Obama's office Friday said in a release.

"From students who are volunteering in underserved communities to dedicated military families and troops who are preparing to protect our nation, these graduates represent the spirit of service that defines America," her office said.

Obama's schedule is:

-- May 7, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

-- May 15, Spelman College, Atlanta.

-- May 20, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.

-- June 3, Quantico Middle High School, Quantico, Va.