U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) announced today the names of seven Third District high school students who received a nomination from his office and later accepted an appointment to a United States Service Academy.

“I’m pleased to congratulate these remarkable young men and women upon their appointments,” Ferguson said. “This extraordinary group of young people represents the Third District of Georgia’s best and brightest, and they will undoubtedly become leaders for the next generation of our nation’s military. The success and democratic principles of our country only continue to live on through the willingness of so many brave Americans to serve. I applaud the dedication, commitment, and patriotism of these outstanding students, and I wish them every success at their respective academies and beyond.”

U.S. Air Force Academy

William Lee Lovett of Newnan, GA (Newnan High School)

Elyce Nicole Wages of Griffin, GA (Griffin High School)

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Carlton David Spivey of Carrollton, GA (Bremen High School)

Haylee Elizabeth Ward of LaGrange, GA (Troup County High School)

U.S. Naval Academy

Myla Megan Mathias Reardon of Fayetteville, GA (Starr's Mill High School)

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Brandon Thomas Allison of Fayette, GA (Starr's Mill High School)

William Thrift of Senoia, GA (East Coweta High School)

Background:

Each year, Ferguson nominates eligible students for consideration for appointment to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military, and Merchant Marine academies. An academy appointment entitles a student to the equivalent of a full undergraduate scholarship, including room and board, medical and dental care, and a monthly pay allowance. Upon graduation from the academy, the student becomes a commissioned officer in the United States Armed Forces.

Click here to learn more about the nomination and application process.