U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recently announced his nominations for U.S. service academy appointments. Applications were received from 150 students, and a select group was interviewed by an advisory board chosen by Senator Young. Out of 70 offered interviews, 47 exemplary young men and women from across Indiana received a nomination from Senator Young.
Locally, four students from Hamilton County were nominated by the senator.
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.
“I had the privilege of recommending a talented group of Hoosiers for admission to the United States service academies this year,” Sen. 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.”
Sen. Young’s service academy nominees are listed below:
U.S. Air Force Academy
- Kaleb Johnson, Hamilton Southeastern High School (Also nominated to the United States Military Academy)
U.S. Military Academy
- Megan Cobb, St. Theodore Guerin High School
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- Kevin Sweeney, Carmel High School
U.S. Naval Academy
- Owen O’Rourke, Hamilton Southeastern High School