Tiffany Announces United States Service Academy Nominations
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced nine students from Wisconsin's Seventh District who were nominated to a U.S. service academy. All high school students admitted into our nation’s military service academies must first receive a nomination from at least one member of their state’s Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President of the United States.
“I would like to congratulate these nine hard-working and dedicated high school students on receiving my nomination to a United States service academy,” said Congressman Tom Tiffany. “These students are striving to serve something much bigger than themselves, and I cannot wait to see this next generation of young leaders answer the call to defend our nation.”
Students who have received a nomination to a U.S. service academy must still receive an offer of admission into an academy. If admitted, they will be offered the distinct honor of earning a four-year university education with the commitment of serving in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
The following students received a nomination to a U.S. service academy:
United States Military Academy West Point
Lucas Sydlewski of Houlton, WI – Missouri Military Academy
Bennett Hatfield of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School
United States Air Force Academy
Megan DeLeasky of Phillips, WI – Phillips High School
Isaac Anderson of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School
United States Naval Academy
Mark Jarman of Lake Nebagamon, WI – Northwestern High School
Shelby Hennlich of New Richmond, WI – New Richmond High School
Ingrid Holter of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School
Ryan Buehler of Ogema, WI – Rib Lake High School
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Hunter Beese of Amery, WI – Amery High School
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy manages its own selection process and does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. This year’s nominees were selected by a local panel of judges based on academic achievements, civic involvement, leadership skills, physical aptitude, and character through an interview process. A picture of all nine nominees can be found here. For more information on Congressman Tiffany’s service academy nominations, please visit his website here.
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