Simpson Announces 2016 Academy NomineesStudents from across the 2nd Congressional District, including Boise, Mt. Home, Twin Falls, Jerome, Kimberly, Rupert, Rockland, Chubbuck, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls and St. Anthony
Washington,
February 4, 2016
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is pleased to announce the following men and women have been officially appointed to the United States service academies. Simpson nominated the students in December 2015 in order to be accepted to the Class of 2020. The Idaho Congressional Delegation will congratulate and meet the candidates at a reception to be held at Gowen Field on Mon., Feb. 15 at 10:00 a.m. “It is an honor to nominate Idaho students to the service academies,” said Simpson. “I am always impressed by the quality and character of our youth in Idaho. Each person is a fine example of what our state has to offer. They are bright and articulate and I’m proud of these exceptional students who were selected to serve.” Nominations were selected on the quality of their application, scholastic achievement, references and extracurricular activities. Students from Idaho were appointed to either the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., or the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Treasure Valley Area Students: Air Force Academy
Military Academy
Naval Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Mountain Home Students: Air Force Academy
Magic Valley Area Students: Air Force Academy
Military Academy
Naval Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Chubbuck/Rockland/Blackfoot Area Students: Military Academy
Naval Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Idaho Falls/St. Anthony Area Students: Military Academy
Naval Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Congressman Simpson is currently accepting applications for students who seek nomination for the Class of 2021. Information about eligibility and answers to other common questions can be found under the student section on Simpson’s website: simpson.house.gov. The application is also online. |