Stephanie Bossert was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy earlier this week.  She is a senior at Friendswood High School and the daughter of Phillip Bossert and Anita Shorosky.

Bossert was nominated to the military academy by Congressman Ron Paul. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Girl Scouts of the USA, the Friendswood High School Varsity Golf Team and the yearbook staff. She has also received numerous academic awards including being nominated and selected for the American Legion Texas Girls State leadership program and receiving gold, bronze and silver Girl Scout awards.

The nomination and appointment process is extremely competitive for admission to the military academies. Applicants are reviewed on their merit, academics, desire, etc.  For more information on the process, log onto Congressman Paul's Web site at www.house.gov/paul .