Rep. Jim Banks Announces Service Academy Nominees
Washington,
November 25, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he has nominated 12 students from Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District for acceptance to U.S. Service Academies as the Class of 2024. Said Rep. Banks, “These twelve bright, young men and women represent the best northeast Indiana has to offer. Because of their academic success, each one of them had the option to attend a wide-range of top tier universities. They have chosen to serve their country and commit themselves to the American military. It’s remarkable to see such a strong sense of patriotism and duty at such a young age. I wish each of them the best of luck in the final stage of the admissions process. BACKGROUND: Admission to a Service Academy is a two-tiered process. First, the applicant must directly apply to the Academy and meet the set minimum standards. These standards include, but are not limited to medical, physical, and academic qualifications. The second tier in pursuing admission is the nomination process. A nomination does not guarantee admission to a service academy, but it’s required to be considered. On November 16, 2019, Congressman Banks’ U.S. Service Academy Advisory Board interviewed students seeking a nomination to U.S. Service Academies. List of Indiana’s Third District Nominees: United States Military Academy Abigail Buczak – Bishop Dwenger High School Colby Fleming – Homestead High School Ryan Schneider – Carroll High School * Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy William Schneider – Carroll High School * Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy Bailey Spurr – Homestead High School * Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy McKenna Tuggle – Canterbury School * Also nominated to the United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy
United States Naval Academy Mark Dely – Homestead High School *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy Daniel Herschberger – Woodlan Jr/Sr High School *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy and United States Merchant Marine Academy Carter Roach – Homestead High School Luke Stockel – Carroll High School * Also nominated to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Wilson Whicker – Concordia Lutheran High School *Also nominated to the United States Military Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy
United States Air Force Academy Matthew Minnich – Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics & Humanities ###
Congressman Jim Banks represents Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District and serves on the House Armed Services Committee, Committee on Veterans Affairs, and Committee on Education and Labor. Please direct all press inquiries to Mitchell.Hailstone@mail.house.gov
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