Young
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced his nominations for U.S. service academy appointments on Monday.
Applications were received from 140 high school students, and a select group was interviewed by an advisory board chosen by Senator Young. Out of 75 offered interviews, 47 exemplary young men and women from across Indiana received a nomination from Senator Young.
A nomination does not guarantee admission to a service academy, but is required in order to be considered. Nominees are chosen based on personal merit. Criteria considered include evidence of character, leadership, academic excellence, physical aptitude, and extracurricular activities.
Locally, four applicants were nominated:
- Cameron Echard, Westfield High School, United States Military Academy
- Anna Mauch, Guerin Catholic High School, United States Military Academy
- Max Phenicie, Zionsville Community High School, United States Military Academy
- Jackson Nevil, Tipton High School, United States Naval Academy
“I had the privilege of recommending a talented group of Hoosiers for admission to the United States service academies this year,” Senator Young said. “These young men and women are highly qualified to serve our country, and I’m very proud of their hard work. I wish them the best of luck in their application process.”