Rep. Sykes Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District
AKRON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the newest class of service academy nominations for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.
Seventeen students from Northeast Ohio have received nominations to attend one of the United States service academies, including the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
“This program is a prestigious opportunity for those in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District that have an interest in a career in military service. As your Congresswoman, it’s an honor to nominate some of the best and brightest in our community to defend our nation’s freedoms and keep our country safe,” said Rep. Sykes. “I’ve long called Ohio’s 13th Congressional District the Birthplace of Champions, and these nominees will proudly continue this long-standing legacy of our community.”
After a competitive application and interview process, Rep. Sykes nominated the following students, designated by academy:
The following applicants will receive a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point):
- Cole Bolon, Jackson High School
- Noah Broski, Hudson High School
- Steven Duffy, Woodridge High School
- Jack Hastings, Stow-Munroe High School
- Masud Jennings, Archbishop Hoban High School
- Jacob Liesen, Hudson High School
- Jack McDaniel, Hudson High School
- Kristine Roegner, Hudson High School
The following applicants will receive a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy:
- Scott Bayliss, Hudson High School
- Noah Broski, Hudson High School
- Steven Duffy, Woodridge High School
- Daniel Ham, Jackson High School
- Jordan Kerekes, Hoover High School
- Jacob Liesen, Hudson High School
- Katherine McMullin, Western Reserve Academy
- Sophie Meyer, Norton High School
- Kristine Roegner, Hudson High School
- Savannah Swanda, Twinsburg High School
The following applicants will receive a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy:
- Daniel Ham, Jackson High School
- Jordan Kerekes, Hoover High School
- Katherine McMullin, Western Reserve Academy
- Eleana Taylor, Hudson High School
The following applicants will receive a nomination to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
- Thomas Bailey, Lake High School
- Scott Bayliss, Hudson High School
- Chance Russell, Twinsburg High School
The honor of attending a Military Service Academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Now that these applicants have received a nomination from Congresswoman Sykes, they are eligible for an appointment, or acceptance into the respective Military Service Academy. In the coming months, the Academies will offer some students an appointment, and those students will have until May 1 to accept or decline the appointment. A nomination does not guarantee an appointment.
As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Sykes may nominate applicants who legally reside within the boundaries of Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.
For more information regarding the service academy nomination process, please visit https://sykes.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.