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 two from Blount 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.
- Micah Ned Fortenberry of Cleveland, Alabama, received a nomination to attend the U.S. Military Academy. He is the son of Julie and Ryan Fortenberry.
- Coleman Scott Williamson of Hayden, Alabama, received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. He is the son of Amy and Ronald Williamson.
“I am honored to nominate Micah Fortenberry and Coleman Williamson 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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