Congresswoman Miller Announces Service Academy Nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today the nomination of 6 West Virginia High School students to the U.S. military service academies.

"I am proud to nominate these exceptional West Virginia students to our nation's military academies," said Congresswoman Miller. "West Virginians have a long history of serving our nation, and now our next generation is honorably answering the call to dedicate their life in defense of freedom. I wish these students the best of luck in their bright future ahead."

While a congressional nomination is required to apply, it does not guarantee admission. Students will be notified individually if they are granted admission to one of the service academies.

The nominated students are as follows:

Austin Dempsey
18 years old
Huntington High School
Parents: Nathan & Barbara Dempsey
Nomination: U.S. Naval Academy

Jackson Shouldis
18 years old
Cabell Midland High School
Parents: Eric & Amy Shouldis
Nomination: U.S. Air Force Academy

Ryan Sullivan
18 years old
Hayfield Secondary School
Parents: Shane & Rhonda Sullivan
Nomination: U.S. Military Academy

Samuel Vance
18 years old
Huntington High School
Parents: Samuel & Sheri Vance
Nomination: U.S. Air Force Academy

Peyton Whitt
18 years old
James Monroe High School
Parents: Garrett & Angel Whitt
Nomination: U.S. Naval Academy

Paul Yeoman
18 years old
Spring Valley High School
Parents: Paul & Alissa Yeoman
Nomination: U.S. Naval Academy & U.S. Air Force Academy