WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH - Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) is pleased to announce her nominations to the United States service academies for the 2017-2018 academic year.  Ten area high school and college students from across the 11th Congressional District were selected.

“This year’s candidates exemplify qualities and characteristics we look for in our armed forces – academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, personal discipline, and commitment to community, state, and nation,”said Congresswoman Fudge. “I am proud of these students, and wish them well in their pursuit of service to our country.  Join me in congratulating our nominees!”

2017 Eleventh Congressional District Service Academy Principal Nominees

Nathan Kirk, Fairlawn

University of Mount Union

United States Military Academy at West Point, New York

 

Cole McKee, Richfield*

Revere High School

United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland

 

Stephen Kimatian, Richfield

Saint Ignatius High School

United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

2017 Eleventh Congressional District Service Academy Competitive Alternate Nominees

United States Military Academy at West Point, New York

Cole McKee, Richfield, Revere High School

Marc Laurent, Shaker Heights, Shaker Heights High School

Helen Bruckner, Cleveland, Hathaway Brown Schools

 

United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland

Grace Marino, Richmond Heights, Cornerstone Christian Academy

Maura Delaney, Euclid, Notre Dame Cathedral High School

Mykol Brooks, Richmond Heights, Glenville High School

Anais Harris, Cleveland, John Hay Architecture and Design

Kyle Wadley, Cleveland, Holy Name High School

 

If a principal nominee does not qualify, competitive alternates compete for the open slot.  Students may apply to more than one academy.

Entrance to four of the five U.S. service academies requires nomination by a Member of Congress or the Vice President.  The Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination.  Students who reside in the 11th Congressional District of Ohio may obtain more information and nomination application forms at http://fudge.house.gov/military-academy-nominations/. After nominations are made, offers of appointment are generally sent out by May.

*denotes nominees who also serve as competitive alternates for another academy

 

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