Local students nominated to service academies

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) announced that 23 students from Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District have received nominations for the U.S. Service Academies. These students, if they receive an appointment directly from an academy, will have the opportunity to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.

“It is an honor to recognize these outstanding students who have made the decision to pursue the call to serve our nation,” Joyce said. “Our Service Academies provide young men and women with an unparalleled education and the preparation to serve and lead our country. It was my distinct privilege to nominate these young men and women, and I wish them every continued success on their academic journey.”

Students are interviewed by a committee of graduates from our nation’s service academies from Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District.

Franklin and Adams county students living in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District who received a Congressional nomination for an appointment to one or more of the service academies include:

Franklin County:

Aidan Blankenship, Greencastle-Antrim High School, nominated to the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Naval Academy; Son of Shane & Susan Blankenship; Principal: Michael McManus
Joshua Mertz, Chambersburg Area Senior High School,
nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy;
Son of Robert & Beth Mertz; Principal: Bradley Ocker
Eleanor Nicklas, Chambersburg Area Senior High School,
Nominated to the United States Naval Academy;
Daughter of John & Kristin Nicklas; Principal: Bradley Ocker
Megan Miller, Waynesboro Area Senior High School,
nominated to the United States Naval Academy;
Daughter of Tracy Miller; Principal: Dr. Diane McCallum
Thomas Burk, Graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School,
nominated to the United States Naval Academy;
Son of Ronald & Dawn Burk; Principal: Michael McManus
Isaiah Sleighter, Chambersburg Area Senior High School,
nominated to the United States Naval Academy
Son James & Terri Sleighter; Principal: Bradley Ocker

Adams County:

Tyler Withers, Gettysburg Area High School, nominated to the United States Merchant Marine Academy; son of Eric & Asha Withers; Principal: Jeremy Lusk
Ryan Benedict, Gettysburg Area High School, nominated to the United States Military Academy and the United States Air Force Academy; Son of Alex Benedict &  Tisha Rainbow; Principal: Jeremy Lusk
Jacob Simpson, Bermudian Springs High School, nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy; Son of Andrew & Cynthia Simpson; Principal: Jon DeFoe
Seth Lady, Biglerville High School, nominated to the United States Naval Academy;
Son of James & Lisa Lady; Principal: Beth Graham
Jaden Giaccone, graduated from New Oxford High School, nominated to the United States Air Force Academy;
Son of Desirae Williams; Principal: Christopher Bowman
Skye Shepherd, The Taft School, nominated to the United States Naval Academy;
Daughter of Jeremy & Annette Shepherd
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