12 local residents appointed to U.S. service academies

U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, announced the appointment of 12 students within the 8th Congressional District to U.S. service academies.

The appointments are the final step of the application process, which includes gaining a congressional nomination. Some of the students are set to begin attending their respective service academy soon, while others will spend a year at a prep school before attending.

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“These students already demonstrated exceptional the intellect, athletic ability, and moral character,” said Davidson, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. “We are blessed when these students selflessly dedicate themselves to serving and protecting the United States of America by preparing to lead in our military by being educated at one of our Service Academies.”

Upon acceptance of the appointments, students commit to serving at least five years in their respective military branch upon graduation.

The local appointments include:

U.S. Air Force Academy

  • Seth A. D'Allessandris — U.S. Air Force Preparatory School and Clark-Shawnee High School
  • Jonathon R. Gill — Marion Military Institute and Archbishop Moeller High School
  • John M. Hayes — Lakota East High School
  • Anna M. Holder — Cincinnati Christian High School
  • Nicholas T. Noyen—Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
  • Jacoby A. Ward—U.S. Air Force Preparatory School and Archbishop Moeller High School
  • Abbigayle R. Weaver—Edgewood High School

U.S. Military Academy

  • Taylor H. Staton — Miami University and Franklin Monroe High School

U.S. Naval Academy

  • Olivia M. DiCarlo — Mount Notre Dame Academy
  • Andrew B. Walsh — Stephen T. Badin High School
  • Milan T. Bess — Newton High School (will attend Naval Academy Preparatory School)

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

  • Danielle N. Mannier — Miami East High School

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Applications for congressional nominations for the class of 2022 are available now. Interested constituents can contact Davidson’s West Chester Twp. office for more information at 513-779-5400.