Tipton Nominates Third District Students to U.S. Service Academies

Dec 14, 2012 Issues: Military and Veterans, Education

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03) announced the nominations of 19 students from the Third Congressional District to U.S. Service Academies. These students met and exceeded the stringent requirements of the respective Academy and of Tipton’s office.

“It’s a true honor to nominate these talented and deserving students to our nation’s Service Academies,” Tipton said. “While every one of these young men and women come from a unique background and experience, they all share a strong work ethic and passion to serve their communities and country. I’ve had the opportunity to call and speak with each of the nominees. They are impressive individuals and I’m confident that they will go on to achieve great things in their lives.”

AIR FORCE HIGH SCHOOL / COUNTY
Kyle Cotton Ridgeway HS / Ouray
Patrick Link Ouray HS / Ouray
Leah Gates Palisade HS / Mesa
Alexis White Nucla HS / Montrose
Damien Bordenave Centennial HS / Pueblo
Casey Nordberg Gunnison HS / Gunnison
Kathryn New Sangre de Cristo HS / Alamosa
Jay Rainer Montezuma-Cortez HS / Montezuma
Zane Willburn Mancos HS / Montezuma
Tyler Cayo Montrose HS / Montrose
   
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL / COUNTY
Andre Esquibel Montezuma-Cortez HS / Montezuma
Chris Williams Ridgeway HS / Ouray
Ty LaFramboise Eagle Valley HS / San Miguel
Jacob Teeter Moffat HS / Moffat
   
ANNAPOLIS HIGH SCHOOL / COUNTY
Chris Williams Ridgeway HS / Ouray
Foster Gross Glenwood Springs HS / Garfield
Ty LaFramboise Eagle Valley HS / San Miguel
Jacob Solseth Olathe HS / Montrose
Zane Willburn Mancos HS / Montezuma
   
MERCHANT MARINE HIGH SCHOOL / COUNTY
Austin Haire Ignacio HS / La Plata
Rachel Jankelow Pueblo West HS / Pueblo
Anthony Mendoza La Junta HS / Otero