Troy, OH - Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) announced the nomination of 19 students of the Eighth District for the United States Service Academies all of whom he personally congratulated during a ceremony and reception earlier this year.
“Interviewing these young men and women for our county’s service academies is one of the best parts of the job for me. These individuals are our leaders in waiting and I commend them for wanting to serve their county. For the nominations, we want to nominate those who have the intellect, athletic ability, and moral character to complete a rigorous curriculum, and likewise have the desire serve their country with distinction. We are blessed to have so many young people who meet these qualifications within the Eighth District.”
Representative Davidson nominated candidates based on leadership ability, academic accomplishment, athletic achievement, and extracurricular activities. An eleven member advisory board of former military and community leaders aided Davidson in the interview and vetting process. A congressional nomination does not guarantee acceptance to a service academy.
Once accepted, cadets and midshipmen 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. Davidson was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a June 2016 special election. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, he served in the 75th Ranger Regiment, The Old Guard, and the 101st Airborne Division.
Congressman Davidson announced nominations for the following students from Ohio’s Eighth District
*Note: Several students earned nominations to multiple academies.
U.S. Air Force Academy:
Thomas Batt – Moeller High School
Alissa Buynak – Tippecanoe High School
Austin Damon – Lakota West High School
Dylan Richards – Edgewood High School
Weaver Walton – Milton-Union High School
Jacob Evans – Bethel High School
Julia LeFevers – Bishop Fenwick High School
Julia Lotterer – Ursuline Academy
Dylan Richards – Edgewood High School
Wills Troutwine – Arcanum High School
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
Alexander Cieslak – Talawanda High School
Gage Mann – Hamilton High School
U.S. Naval Academy:
Milan Bess- Newton High School
Brooke Eckerle – Miami University
Austin Grote – Wittenberg University
Adam Johantges – Lakota East High School
Ethan Krug – Stephen T Badin High School
Evan Lane – Monroe High School
Julia LeFevers – Bishop Fenwick High School
Julia Lotterer – Ursuline Academy
Ryan Ritchey – University of Kentucky, Enlisted in Marine Corps Reserves
Wills Troutwine – Arcanum High School
U.S. Military Academy (West Point):
Thomas Batt – Moeller High School
Austin Damon – Lakota West High School
Jacob Evans – Bethel High School
Cameron Hoelscher – Springfield High School
Adam Johantges – Lakota East High School
Evan Lane – Monroe High School
Julia LeFevers – Bishop Fenwick High School
Chloe Schretzman – Tippecanoe High School
Corey Shie – United State Military Academy Preparatory School
Benjamin Sullivan - United State Military Academy Preparatory School
Wills Troutwine – Arcanum High School
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