Newhouse Congratulates Central Washington Students on U.S. Military Academy Appointments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that six students from Central Washington had received and accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies. The appointments followed Rep. Newhouse's nomination for each appointee. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
"I commend these students for answering the call to protect our nation's freedom, and on behalf of Washington's 4th Congressional District, I thank them for their commitment to serve our country as the next generation of leaders," said Rep. Newhouse. "It is my hope that their future endeavors in the United States military lead to a life of enjoyment, success, and pride; knowing that they can always find their way home to Central Washington."
United States Naval Academy
Elle Lancaster of Selah
Elle is a senior at La Salle High School and the daughter of Craig and Kirsten Lancaster.
United States Military Academy
Samuel Myers of Yakima
Samuel is senior at Riverside Christian School and the son of Samuel and Jennifer Myers.
United States Air Force Academy
Amanda Fraga of Richland
Amanda is a senior at Hanford High School and the daughter of Carlos and Trish Fraga.
Sydney Kison of Richland
Sydney is a senior at Hanford High School and the daughter of Jeffery and Deborah Kison.
Ashley Nies of Pasco
Ashley is a senior at Tri Cities Prep Catholic High School and the daughter of Timothy and Joelle Nies.
Ryan Child of Kennewick
Ryan is a graduate of Kamiakin High School and the son of Scott and Viola Child. Ryan currently attends United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School.
Background:
Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
For more information or to obtain an application packet for next year's nominations, click here or contact Rep. Newhouse's Yakima office at (509) 452-3243, 402 East Yakima Avenue, Suite 1000.