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Troy, OH - Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) announced the nomination of 19 students of the 8th District for the United States Service Academies. The congressman will personally congratulate the nominees at a ceremony on Sunday, January 8. Securing a nomination, either Congressional or from another nominating source, is a required step in the academy application process.  

Rep. Davidson made nominations based on proven leadership ability, academic accomplishment, athletic achievement, and extracurricular activities. An 11 member advisory board consisting of former military and community leaders aided Rep. Davidson in the interview and vetting process. A nomination, however, does not guarantee admittance to any of the service academies. 

“As a graduate of the United States Military Academy, I know the vital role the service academies play in equipping leaders for our active force.  First and foremost, we want young people who want to serve and lead on active duty,” said Davidson. “Then, we want to ensure that those people have the intellect, athletic ability and moral character to complete the demanding path through graduation and serve with distinction.  We are blessed to have found so many young students who have those qualifications and are willing to serve our nation.”

Members who attend the U.S. Service Academies commit to serving at least five years in their respective military branch upon graduation.

The U.S. Service Academies are some of the most competitive higher education institutions in the nation. The U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy rank 13th and 15th respectively on the lowest college acceptance rates.

Rep. Davidson announced nominations for the following students from Ohio’s 8th District (Note: several students earned nominations to multiple academies): 

U.S. Air Force Academy:
Seth D’Allessandris - Randolph-Macon Academy
Jonathan Gill - Marion Military Institute
Ryan Gracia-Rodriguez - St. Xavier High School
Isaac Gruver - Fairfield High School
Andrew Harrison - Monroe High School, Enlisted US Air Force
John Hayes - Lakota East High School
Anna Holder - Cincinnati Christian High School
Nicholas Noyen - Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Jacoby Ward - U.S. Air Force Preparatory School
Abbigayle Weaver - Edgewood High School

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
Isaac Brown - Troy High School
Danielle Mannier - Miami East High School

U.S. Naval Academy:
Milan Bess - Newton High School
Isaac Brown - Troy High School
Olivia DiCarlo - Mt. Notre Dame High School
Austin Grote - Greenville High School
Anna Holder - Monroe High School
Danielle Mannier - Miami East High School
Alexandyr Siemann - Tecumseh High School
Taylor Staton - Miami University
Andrew Walsh - Badin High School

U.S. Military Academy (West Point):
Genevieve Broom - New Mexico Military Institute
Anna Holder - Monroe High School
Taylor Staton - Miami University
Andrew Walsh - Badin High School
Abbigayle Weaver - Edgewood High School