JANESVILLE – Congressman Paul Ryan announced the nominations of a number of students from the First Congressional District for appointments to attend U.S. service academies. Part of the application process for young people interested in attending a U.S. service academy is obtaining a nomination from an authorized nominating source, such as a Member of Congress. Acceptance to the academies is highly competitive and receiving a nomination does not guarantee acceptance.
In announcing the nominations, Congressman Ryan said: “It’s a privilege to recognize these students for their records of achievement and nominate them to attend our nation’s military service academies. I am confident these students will excel at these institutions if they are accepted, will be able to meet the rigorous requirements set by the Academies, and will serve our nation with honor.”
“Each year, many highly qualified students apply for nominations, which makes the selection process quite a challenge. All of them deserve our gratitude for their desire to serve and protect our country,” Ryan added.
During December 2012, Congressman Ryan’s Service Academy Nomination Advisory Board interviewed and evaluated applicants from the First Congressional District for nomination to the U.S. service academies. Comprised of veterans, past academy graduates, public officials and educators, the Board was appointed by Ryan to assist him with identifying the most highly qualified applicants. First District applicants typically represent the top tiers of their class, are active in their communities and demonstrate great potential for leadership.
A list of the students nominated by Congressman Ryan follows:
Kenosha County
Blake Bohlman – attends Indian Trail High School and Academy, nominated for appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Toneo Gulley – graduated from Tremper High School and attends U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Brian Kennedy – attends St. Joseph High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Justin Schweitzer – attends Wilmot Union High School, nominated for appointments to U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Military Academy
Tye Skowronski – attends Tremper High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
Ethan Sobbe – attends Catholic Central High School, nominated for appointments to U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy
Zachary Steinbrenner – graduated from University School of Milwaukee and attends University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, nominated for appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Milwaukee County
Grayson Ruhl – attends Oak Creek High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Military Academy
Racine County
Anna Brooks – attends Westosha Central High School, nominated for appointments to U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy
Phillip Davis – attends Waterford Union High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
Gabriel Gasiorowski – attends Waterford Union High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Military Academy
Susan Schulz – attends Washington Park High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
Rock County
Brittany Brookhiser – attends Milton High School, nominated for appointments to U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy
Jack Lunaas – attends Milton High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Walworth County
Nathan Dodge – attends East Troy High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Military Academy
Oscar Donegan – attends East Troy High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Edward Ruzga II – graduated from Badger High School and attends U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Military Academy
Randy Shine – attends Badger High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Waukesha County
CaitlinRose Cherek – attends Palmyra-Eagle High School, nominated for appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
Amanda See – attends Mukwonago High School, nominated for appointments to U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Military Academy
