Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., today congratulated 15 outstanding West Virginia high school seniors who received her congressional nomination as part of the application process to attend one of four United States Service Academies.  Congresswoman Capito hosted “Academy Days” throughout the 2^nd Congressional District and nominated each of the listed students.

“I am thrilled for each of the students to have an opportunity to be selected to attend one of our nation’s four prestigious academic institutions.  These students are experiencing a rigorous application process where only the best and brightest are admitted.  One of my most humbling responsibilities as a Member of Congress is nominating talented West Virginians to attend our nation’s service academies and ultimately serve in the military. It is my sincere pleasure to nominate each of these students, and I look forward to them representing the state of West Virginia with honor if they are selected.” stated Capito.

For more information on how to apply to a service academy, click here.

Selected Students:

U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)

Quentin Buckley

Son of Charles and Kathy Buckley

Poca High School

 

Alexander John Brown

Son of Ann R. Brown and Robert A. Brown

Martinsburg High School

 

Ryan Thomas Graf

Son of Michael Graf and Diane Graf

Jefferson High School

 

U.S. Military Academy (USMA)

 

Sean Michael Dennison

Son of Anthony J. Dennison, III and Sandra Dennison

Home School

 

Samantha Grey Harris

Daughter of Calvin Grey Harris, II and Cynthia Harris

Charleston Catholic High School

 

U.S Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)

 

Kyler Mitchell Martin

Son of Michelle Martin

Hedgesville High School

 

Caleb Edward Barnette

Son of Scott and Robin Barnette

George Washington High School

 

Charles J. Hageboeck

Son of Charles R. & Samantha Hageboeck

George Washington High School

 

U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)

 

Christian Scott Smith (* also nominated to USMA)

Son of Raymond Scott and Lesley L. Smith

Home School

 

Joseph Lachlan Wright

Son of Phil and Julia Wright

Capital High School

 

Joseph Vincent Gentile

Son of Ann and David Gentile

Hedgesville High School

 

Luisa Angelica Holland

Daughter of Rocchina and George Holland

Jefferson High Scool

 

Levi Zacchaeus Moreland

Son of Micah Moreland and Lydia Moreland

Hampshire County High School

 

Kimberly K. Smith

Daughter of Charles Smith and Gudelia Smith

Jefferson High School

 

William Bartley Wheatley, Jr.

Son of Bart Wheatley and Kim Wheatley

Washington High School