Davids Announces Service Academy Nominations
Rep. Sharice Davids has nominated 31 students from the Kansas Third District for an appointment to a U.S. Service Academy.
“As the daughter of an Army veteran, I’m honored to nominate hardworking, bright, and talented young people from Kansas’ Third District to our nation’s military service academies,” said Davids. “These are some of the best universities in the country and help build strong leaders in our armed forces and beyond. I look forward to seeing all that these young Kansans accomplish.”
Rep. Davids’ nominations were made based on the recommendations of her Academy Panelist Board. This year’s nonpartisan board included: Lieutenant Colonel, retired, Mike Souder and Lieutenant Commander, retired, Anjail Belton. These panelists conduct personal interviews with each applicant, in addition to reviewing written applications, letters of recommendation, and G.P.A. In accordance with public health guidelines, the entire process this year was conducted virtually.
After receiving a nomination from Rep. Davids, applicants must then meet the individual admission requirements for their respective academy. The academies themselves will then make the final decision on an appointment of admission. Due to limited capacity, not every nominee will receive an appointment.
Rep. Davids’ nominees include:
United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo.
Luke Connelly
Thomas Baker
Will Lowry
Luke Ragland
Chase Uhlig
Cameron Quick
Brody Rembold
Matthew Sur
Demetrius Bush
Taylor Ellis
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.
Carolyn Thurlby
Elle Hempy
James Stubbers
Zach Meyer
Zach Alvarado
Delaney Pepin
Demetrius Bush
Aiden Aley
Thomas Baker
Quintin Wright
United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
Quintin Wright
Mathew Surmaczewicz
Carson Paul
Marnie Clark
Zachary Keal
Sam Arrick
Sergej Kavs
Evan Clymer
Theodore Kupper
Elle Hempy
Zach Meyer
Colt Thomas
Cameron Quick
Delaney Pepin
Zach Alvarado
Libbie Winkelman
United States Merchant Marines Academy at Kings Point, N.Y.
Zachary Meyer
Max Cleveland
Gigi Loffredo
Colt Thomas
Matthew Sur
Carson Paul
Evan Clymer
Delaney Pepin
Zach Alvarado