U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced U.S. service academy nominations for 29 qualified high school seniors from 18 counties throughout West Virginia, including three from North Central West Virginia.
Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Capito that reviewed each application, interviewed candidates and made recommendations. Additionally, Capito released a video message congratulating the nominees.
“After thorough review, I am proud to announce that I have selected 29 wonderful students from 18 West Virginia counties to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy,” Capito said. “These students truly represent our best and our brightest, and I am confident in their ability to become the next generation of our leaders in our nation.
Nominees included Harrison County’s Ayden Michael Ash Ward, who is considered for the U.S. Military Academy, Harrison County’s Ryan Reece Hall for the U.S. Naval Academy and Monongalia County’s Andrew Scott Heil for the U.S. Air Force Academy.