Rep. Sykes Nominates 21 Students to United States Military Service Academies

Rep. Sykes Nominates 21 Students to United States Military Service Academies

AKRON, OH - Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the newest class of service academy nominations for Ohio's 13th Congressional District. Twenty-one students from across the district have received nominations to attend one of the United States service academies, including the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, as part of the Class of 2030.

"This program is a prestigious opportunity for young people in Ohio's 13th Congressional District who have an interest in a career in military service. It's an honor to nominate some of the best and brightest in our community to promote democracy, defend our nation's freedoms, and keep our country safe," said Rep. Sykes. "I've long called Ohio's 13th Congressional District the Birthplace of Champions, and these nominees will proudly continue this long-standing legacy."

The honor of attending a Military Service Academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Now that these applicants have received a nomination from Rep. Sykes, they are eligible for an appointment, or acceptance, into the respective military service academy. In the coming months, the academies will offer some students an appointment, and those students will have until May 1 to accept or decline. A nomination does not guarantee an appointment.

As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Sykes may nominate applicants who legally reside within the boundaries of Ohio's 13th Congressional District. For more information regarding the service academy nomination process, please visit sykes.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.

After a competitive application and interview process, Rep. Sykes nominated the following students, listed alphabetically by academy:

The following applicants will receive a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point):

• Naomi Amiot, New Franklin, Northwest High School
• Victoria Arelt, Jackson Township, Jackson High School
• Tejomaya Bheshaj, Fairlawn, Copley High School
• Shea Broski, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Jake Clapper, Hudson, Hudson High School and U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School
• Landon Fenicle, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Nicholas Gage, Akron, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
• Jacob Hill, Stow, Stow-Munroe Falls High School
• Connor Hons, Cuyahoga Falls, Woodridge High School
• Riley Kirkbride, Uniontown, Green High School
• Noah Liesen, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Parker Maier, North Lawrence, Tuslaw High School
• Jillian Paolucci, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Jonathan Schnabel, North Canton, Hoover High School
• Nolan Trautmann, Hudson, Hudson High School

The following applicants will receive a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy:

• Katelyn Brown, Norton, Norton High School
• Dominic Dunlap, Cuyahoga Falls, Woodridge High School
• Landon Fenicle, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Nicholas Gage, Akron, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
• Jacob Hill, Stow, Stow-Munroe Falls High School
• Connor Hons, Cuyahoga Falls, Woodridge High School
• Grant Hyne, Copley, Copley High School
• Riley Kirkbride, Uniontown, Green High School
• Parker Maier, North Lawrence, Tuslaw High School
• Joseph McMullin, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Noah Liesen, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Jillian Paolucci, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Kira Perez, Akron, Revere High School
• Koehler Spidell, Clinton, Green High School
• Nolan Trautmann, Hudson, Hudson High School

The following applicants will receive a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy:

• Naomi Amiot, New Franklin, Northwest High School
• Victoria Arelt, Jackson Township, Jackson High School
• Katelyn Brown, Norton, Norton High School
• Nicholas Gage, Akron, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
• Jacob Hill, Stow, Stow-Munroe Falls High School
• Connor Hons, Cuyahoga Falls, Woodridge High School
• Grant Hyne, Copley, Copley High School
• Riley Kirkbride, Uniontown, Green High School
• Jillian Paolucci, Hudson, Hudson High School
• Kira Perez, Akron, Revere High School
• Jonathan Schnabel, North Canton, Hoover High School
• Koehler Spidell, Clinton, Green High School
• Nolan Trautmann, Hudson, Hudson High School

The following applicant will receive a nomination to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:

• Nolan Trautmann, Hudson, Hudson High School