Westmoreland Review

Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) has announced the nominations of 18 students from Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District for various United States military academies. The nominations include the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Reschenthaler, who served in the U.S. Navy, expressed his honor and support for these young individuals aspiring to serve their nation. He stated, "Serving in the U.S. Navy equipped me with the confidence, skills, and determination to achieve the impossible and make America a better place. I am honored to see 18 young students from Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District also aspire to serve our nation."

The nominated students will now undergo the admission requirements of their respective service academies. The final decision on admission will be made by the academies in the early months of 2024. It is important to note that attending a service academy comes with a commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

The list of nominees, along with their hometowns, current schools or work, and their nominated service academies, is as follows:

- Brianne Allegra from Scottdale, attending Northwestern Preparatory School, nominated for the U.S. Military Academy.

- Jenna Beach from Greensburg, attending Marion Military Institute, nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy.

- Marcella Dupre from Garrett, attending Meyersdale Area High School, nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy.

- Sarah Glaneman from Eighty Four, attending U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School, nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Audrey Hart from Windber, attending U.S. Air Force Preparatory School, nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy.

- Lydia Henderson from Washington, attending McGuffey High School, nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Connor Kalich from Uniontown, attending Laurel Highlands High School, nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.

- David Lester from Somerset, currently working as a U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Electronics Technician, nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Sara McConnell from Blairsville, attending River Valley High School, nominated for the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Madeline Moore from Ruffs Dale, attending U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School, nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Grace Nesko from New Kensington, attending Burrell High School, nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy.

- Jacob Pfarr from West Newton, attending Belle Vernon Area High School, nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy.

- Leilani Ramos from Canonsburg, attending Canon-McMillan High School, nominated for the U.S. Military Academy.

- Brycen Robson from Uniontown, attending Laurel Highlands High School, nominated for the U.S. Military Academy.

- Allison Tepper from Mount Pleasant, attending Mount Pleasant Area High School, nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Jake Tkach from Hickory, attending Nuclear Power Training Unit, nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Charles Weber from Indiana, attending Indiana Area Senior High School, nominated for the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.

- Nathan Witt from Apollo, attending Kiski Area High School, nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy.

These individuals have shown exceptional dedication and commitment to their education and their desire to serve their country. They have demonstrated a true understanding of the values and responsibilities associated with attending a U.S. service academy.

As we await the final decisions of the academies, we congratulate these nominees on their outstanding achievements and wish them the best in their future endeavors as they embark on this next chapter of their lives.

To learn more, click on this link: https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/01/05/2024/reschenthaler-announces-military-academy-nominations