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 Montgomery 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.
- Julia Ann Bennett of Montgomery, Alabama, received a nomination to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. She is the daughter of Cynthia and Mark Bennett.
- William Robert Gunter of Pike Road, Alabama, received a nomination to attend the U.S. Military Academy. He is the son of Janet and John Gunter.
- Preston Benjamin Phillips also of Pike Road, Alabama, received a nomination to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is the son Melissa and Benjamin Phillips.
- Henry Foster Rasmussen of Montgomery, Alabama, also received a nomination to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is the son of Loralie and Reid Rasmussen.
“I am honored to nominate Julia Bennett, William Gunter, Preston Phillips, and Henry Rasmussen 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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