Representative Kelly Announces Service Academy Nominations
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly today announced the young men and women he has nominated to attend the elite United States Service Academies. 22 students received congressional nominations as part of their applications to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.
"Each year it is an honor to nominate bright young students to serve at the elite United States Service Academies," said Kelly. "If these men and women are any indication, the future of America's military leadership is on solid ground. Congratulations to these patriotic and brave Western Pennsylvanians. I thank the members of our Service Academy Advisory Board for their expertise and input on our applicants. Their first-hand experience serving our country in uniform is invaluable to our nomination process and I am grateful for their unwavering dedication to finding the next generation of military leaders.”
The Nominees
The following individuals have been nominated to at least one of the U.S. Service Academies after a rigorous and competitive application process that included an interview with an independent Service Academy Advisory Board. Members of the board include local academy alumni and veterans. All candidates were meticulously evaluated on factors such as academic record, extracurricular achievements, leadership potential, character and motivation.
Marrick Bauer, Harbor Creek Senior High School
Gabriel Bayle, General McLane High School
'Shane Cox, United States Air Force Academy Prep. School
Madeline Curtis, California University of Pennsylvania
Brandel Cwynar, Naval Academy Preparatory School
Charles Dugo, Slippery Rock Area High School
Jackson Feiock, Mercyhurst University
Kathryn Kirby, Eden Christian Academy
Alexander Kisak, Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Nadia Lape, Mohawk Senior High School
Matthew Lee, McDowell Senior High School
Diesel Losch, Butler Area Senior High School
Samantha Mahr, Greenville Senior High School
Ava McLaughlin, Sharon Senior High School
Colby Migliorisi, Moniteau High School
Gabriel Nichols, Grove City Area High School
Yoskhar Nieves, Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
John Pawlowicz, Central Catholic High School
Victoria Purchase, Villa Maria Academy
Zachary Sanders, Harbor Creek Senior High School
Jackson Spires, General McLane High School
Nathan Wade, McDowell Senior High School
For more information on the Service Academy nominations process, please visit kelly.house.gov or contact Representative Kelly's Academy Coordinator Stephanie Stevenson, Stephanie.Stevenson@mail.house.gov.
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