WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is nominating 29 qualified high school seniors from 15 counties throughout West Virginia to the prestigious U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies.
Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Capito, who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. Capito released a video message congratulating the nominees.
“These students truly represent our best and brightest, and I am confident in their ability to become the next generation of leaders in our nation," Capito said in the video. “To all of our nominees: Thank you for volunteering to serve in the next generation of leaders for our nation, and congratulations on your nominations."
For more information on the academy nomination process, visit Capito’s website at https://www.capito.senate.gov/academy-nominations.
Local students who were nominated include:
Andrew Matthias McClanahan, Putnam County, U.S. Air Force Academy
Solomon Raja Stoll, Cabell County, U.S. Air Force Academy
Dallas Eugene Dunn, III, Putnam County, U.S. Naval Academy
Zachary Stephen Giertz, Putnam County, U.S. Naval Academy
Iris Geneva Shy, Cabell County, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy