U.S. Rep. Jake Ellzey names TX-06 Military Academy nominations

Waxahachie – Congressman Jake Ellzey recently submitted his nominations for the U.S. military academies including Ethan Clarke, Lake Ridge High School; Alicia Correll, Harmony School of Innovation; Christopher Dotson, Mansfield High School; Megan Fellows, Red Oak High School; Kenneth Garcia, Mansfield Summit High School; Vinh Ho, Mansfield Timberview High School; Aaron Jett, Maypearl High School; Jaiden Lanier, Mansfield High School and USAFA Preparatory School; Jazmin Lemus, South Grand Prairie High School; Oyalami Oluvakorede, Winfree Academy and USAFA Preparatory School; Charlotte Patterson, Zama Middle High School; Seth Ramsey, Maypearl High School; Anthony Schmidt, Midlothian Heritage High School; Nicholas Schwind, Midlothian Heritage High School; Destiny Spelts, Mansfield High School; Lauren St. Clair, Mansfield Lake Ridge High School; Trevor Tobey, Midlothian High School; Carson Yingling, Kennedale High School and USAFA Preparatory School.

Ellzey said, “One of my favorite duties as a Member of Congress is nominating outstanding young men and women to our nation’s service academies from the 6th Congressional District.

“Having been a Naval Academy graduate myself, I know firsthand the magnitude of the sacrifice these students are willing to make in service to our country.

“I had the opportunity to meet with these exceptional candidates seeking a nomination. This was a highly competitive process, and I could not be prouder of what they have already accomplished in their extracurricular activities and academics.

“I want to see even more candidates applying to the academies and to my office for nominations in the coming years.”

A congressional nomination is required for students wishing to enter the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY.

Successful applicants will have a broad academic background, the ability to pass a physical aptitude test, and strong leadership potential. An applicant must also be a U.S. citizen, a high school graduate between the ages of 17 and 23, unmarried, have no dependents, and be of high moral character.

While it is an honor to receive a congressional nomination, this does not guarantee their acceptance by appointment into the academy. The decision is ultimately made by the admissions officers at the academies. 

Acceptance of a service academy appointment requires at least a nine-year service obligation, including four years at an academy and five years of active-duty service.

High School juniors interested in applying for a future nomination can reach out to kyler.murphy@mail.house.gov or call 469-550-7150 for more information.