U.S. Congressman MikeTurner announced his nomination of the following eight students who have received appointments to a Service Academy in the graduating class of 2014.
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U.S. Congressman Mike Turner announced his nomination of the following eight students who have received appointments to a Service Academy in the graduating class of 2014.
 
United States Military Academy At West Point
Austin Stenta, Lebanon High School
Zachary Harnish, Wright State University
Zack Schretzman, Springboro High School
 
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Benjamin Runchey, Springboro High School
 
United States Air Force Academy
Ashley Flanagan, Stebbins High School
Michael Kapolka, Springboro High School
Daniel Schmitz, Oakwood High School
 
United States Coast Guard Academy
Jacob Kramb, Waynesville High School
 
For a student to be considered for a military academy appointment, he or she must be recommended by an authorized nominating source.  This could include the President, the Vice President, a Member of the US Senate, or a Member of the US House of Representatives.
 
Receiving a nomination is only the first step in the process of receiving an offer of an appointment to a US military service academy.  In addition to the nomination, students must qualify academically and are subject to character, leadership, physical fitness, medical fitness, and motivation evaluations. Only after passing each of these evaluations are students offered an appointment to the service academy.
 
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, the Office of Congressman Turner will host the Annual Service Academy Day at Springboro High School from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.  During this event, which is open to interested students and parents, representatives from each of the academies will be on hand to answer questions and describe academy life.  Additionally, staff from Congressman Turner’s Office will be available to explain the nomination process for the class of 2015.
 
If interested students have questions regarding the United States service academies or nominations, they are encouraged to contact the Dayton Office of Congressman Turner at 937.225.2843.