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WASHINGTON - As communities prepare to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation's veterans, Rep. Brad Ellsworth today announced the names of 14 8th District high school students he has nominated for admission to the U.S. Air Force, Naval and Military Academies.
"For generations, America has been blessed by brave men and women who have stepped forward to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. These outstanding students are continuing that tradition of service," said Ellsworth. "With their intelligence and leadership abilities, the nominees will contribute to the strength of our Armed Services and of America."
U.S. Air Force Academy Nominees:
Travis Carlile, Evansville (Also nominated for U.S. Naval and Military Academies)
Isaac Evans, Haubstadt
Franklin Hammond, Wadesville
Kenneth Morrison, Evansville (Also nominated for U.S. Naval Academy)
Andrew Plummer, Emison
U.S. Naval Academy Nominees:
James Foulkes, Terre Haute
Tyler Dunlap, Evansville (Also nominated for U.S. Military Academy)
Christopher Ziga, Newburgh
U.S. Military Academy Nominees:
Noah Currie, Attica
Andrew Hill, Vincennes
Ryan McIntosh, Evansville
Robert Riddle, Newburgh
Andrew Theising, Evansville
Mario Turi, Evansville
Members of Congress may nominate a limited number of candidates to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine academies each year. The four Academies require a Congressional nomination as part of their application process.
To be considered, applicants must reside within the 8th Congressional District and meet the necessary admissions requirements. In addition, applicants submitted an application and essay and underwent an interview process. The nominees were chosen based on their academic performance, leadership ability, moral character, and commitment to attending a service academy.
The nominees will now compete for appointments to their respective Academies for the class of 2013.
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