EAST LANSING, MI — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) held a ceremony and reception Wednesday evening at Demonstration Hall on the campus of Michigan State University to celebrate her nomination of 13 qualified candidates from our state for our nation’s Military Academies.
“As Michigan’s Senator, I’m honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women for appointment to our nation’s service academies,” said Senator Slotkin. “Service is a calling, but it is also incredibly hard work. Their determination has brought them to this moment, and their family members and loved ones should be proud. I have no doubt they will go on to do great things for our country. Thank you for your commitment to serve.“
The nominees, along with their hometowns, high school, and respective academies are listed below:
United States Air Force Academy
Colin Bibbs, Royal Oak, Royal Oak High School
Gabriel Lecioni, Canton, Divine Child High School
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Loris DeFore, Tecumseh, Tecumseh High School
Alexander Crumm, Flushing, Luke M. Powers Catholic
United States Naval Academy
Isabella Miceli, Saginaw, Cranbrook High School
Elliot Cha-Sida, Rochester Hills, Rochester Adams High School
Emma Lou, Northville, Northville High School
United States Military Academy
Aiden Beam, Gobles, Gobles Public School
Eliza Delaet, Gobles, Allegan High School
Eli Haenick, Beverly Hills, Wylie E. Groves High School
Jonah House, Lansing, Holt High School
Colten Longstreet, Cadillac, Cadillac High School
Brady Steffes, Coopersville, Coopersville High School
Students interested in earning a nomination from Senator Slotkin when applying for Service Academies can learn more here.
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