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:
nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy;
Son of Robert & Beth Mertz; Principal: Bradley Ocker
Nominated to the United States Naval Academy;
Daughter of John & Kristin Nicklas; Principal: Bradley Ocker
nominated to the United States Naval Academy;
Daughter of Tracy Miller; Principal: Dr. Diane McCallum
nominated to the United States Naval Academy;
Son of Ronald & Dawn Burk; Principal: Michael McManus
nominated to the United States Naval Academy
Son James & Terri Sleighter; Principal: Bradley Ocker
Adams County:
Son of James & Lisa Lady; Principal: Beth Graham
Son of Desirae Williams; Principal: Christopher Bowman
Daughter of Jeremy & Annette Shepherd
