Rib Lake student receives appointment to Naval Academy
Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced nine students from Wisconsin’s Seventh District who were nominated to a U.S. service academy. All high school students admitted into our nation’s military service academies must first receive a nomination from at least one member of their state’s Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President of the United States.
“I would like to congratulate these nine hard-working and dedicated high school students on receiving my nomination to a United States service academy,” said Congressman Tom Tiffany. “These students are striving to serve something much bigger than themselves, and I cannot wait to see this next generation of young leaders answer the call to defend our nation.”
Students who have received a nomination to a U.S. service academy must still receive an offer of admission into an academy. If admitted, they will be offered the distinct honor of earning a fouryear university education with the commitment of serving in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
The following students received a nomination to a U.S. service academy: United States Military Academy West Point Lucas Sydlewski of Houlton – Missouri Military Academy Bennett Hatfield of Hudson – Hudson High School United States Air Force Academy Megan DeLeasky of Phillips – Phillips High School Isaac Anderson of Hudson – Hudson High School United States Naval Academy Mark Jarman of Lake Nebagamon – Northwestern High School Shelby Hennlich of New Richmond – New Richmond High School Ingrid Holter of Hudson – Hudson High School Ryan Buehler of Ogema – Rib Lake High School United States Merchant Marine Academy Hunter Beese of Amery – Amery High School The U.S. Coast Guard Academy manages its own selection process and does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. This year’s nominees were selected by a local panel of judges based on academic achievements, civic involvement, leadership skills, physical aptitude, and character through an interview process.
