WASHINGTON — Today, Wisconsin’s First District congressman and speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, announced the 19 students in the First District who would be receiving nominations for appointments to the U.S. service academies. Young men and women who wish to attend a U.S. service academy must obtain a nomination from an authorized nominating source, like a member of Congress.
Of this year’s nominees, Ryan said:
“Military service is an honorable calling. America’s service academies have the highest standards of excellence, and I am proud to nominate these young students from Wisconsin’s First District. I am more than confident that they will rise to the challenge. Should they be accepted, they will represent their state and their nation with pride. Selecting these nominees was a very tough job, and for that reason, I want to thank the members of my Service Academy Nomination Advisory Board for their advice and hard work.”
The Service Academy Nomination Advisory (SANA) Board interviewed and evaluated applicants from the First District in December 2016. Consisting of veterans, academy graduates, and educators, the SANA Board was appointed by Ryan to assist him with identifying the most qualified applicants. First District applicants are typically in the top tier of their class, are active in their communities, and demonstrate great potential for leadership.
A list of the students nominated by Congressman Ryan follows:
Kenosha County
Andrew Burrow – attends St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy
Alexandra DuChene – attends George Nelson Tremper High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
Thomas Hamm – attends St. Joseph Catholic Academy, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy
Tyler Mortensen – attends Indian Trail High School and Academy, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy
Evan Taber – graduated Harborside Academy, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy
Milwaukee County
Nathaniel Cramer – attends Oak Creek High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy
Brandon Kawczynski – attends Oak Creek High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
Amelia Litynski – attends Franklin High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy
Racine County
Michael Fischer – attends Franklin High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
Michael Porter – attends The Prairie School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Olivia Seymour – attends Shoreland Lutheran High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
Rock County
Dylan Brown – graduated Milton High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Logan White – attends Joseph A. Craig High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
Walworth County
John Czerwinski – attends Catholic Central High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy
Nicholas Robison – attends Williams Bay High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
Trevor Stumpfoll – attends Badger High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
Waukesha County
Jacob Klenz – attends Marquette University High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
Alexandra Noles – attends KM Global School for Leadership and Innovation, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Travis Wiese – attends Kettle Moraine High School, nominated for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
