Source: United States Senator for Alabama Richard Shelby
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that he has nominated 43 students from across the state of Alabama, including four from Lee County, to attend United States service academies. The service academies include the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
- Benjamin Chung of Auburn, Alabama, received a nomination to attend the U.S. Military Academy. He is the son of Youngeun and Jaewook Chung.
- Abigail Garner of Salem, Alabama, also received a nomination to attend the U.S. Military Academy. She is the daughter of Sachiko and Jeremy Garner.
- Kari Reese Smith of Smith’s Station, Alabama, received a nomination to attend the U.S. Military Academy, as well. She is the daughter of Emily and Justin Smith.
- Grant Jacob Yost also of Auburn, Alabama, received a nomination to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is the son of Kirstin and Jeffrey Yost.
“I am honored to nominate Benjamin Chung, Abigail Garner, Kari Smith, and Grant Yost to attend U.S. service academies,” said Senator Shelby. “They have demonstrated a strong commitment to excelling inside and outside the classroom through both their grades and various achievements. I believe they will represent Alabama with distinction.”
In order to be considered for a service academy nomination, applicants must be residents of Alabama and complete the required ACT or SAT exams. They must also provide letters of recommendation, an official school transcript, a qualifying medical examination, and a completed application form.
Although Senator Shelby has nominated these students, the academy to which they received a nomination will make the final admission decision.
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