Brady Announces Service Academy Nominations

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) has announced students from Montgomery County who secured a nomination from his office to a service academy.

“A strong military has never been more important, and America’s service academies produce outstanding future leaders of our nation. Individuals who receive appointments to these distinguished institutions are outstanding leaders in their communities with proven character and integrity,” said Brady.

This year’s academy nominees from Montgomery County are:

- Fred Ebers, The Woodlands (Oak Ridge HS) – Merchant Marine Academy
- Edward Fournier, Magnolia (Magnolia HS) – Merchant Marine Academy
- Richard Narendran, The Woodlands (Academy of Science and Technology) – West Point
- Abby McCauley, The Woodlands (John Cooper School) – West Point
- Bethany Bradley, The Woodlands (College Park HS) – West Point
- Chase Pair, Montgomery (Montgomery HS) – West Point
- Wesley Wood, Magnolia (Magnolia HS) – West Point
- Alex Van Velzer, Montgomery (Home Schooled) – West Point
- Marshall Smith, Montgomery (Montgomery HS) – West Point
- Abby Hayley, The Woodlands (The Woodlands HS) – West Point
- Davis Wiley, Magnolia (Magnolia West HS) – West Point
- Willy Palmer, New Caney (New Caney HS) – Air Force Academy
- Dwayne Snider, New Caney (New Caney HS) – Air Force Academy
- Kyle Meyers, The Woodlands (The Woodlands HS) – Air Force Academy
- Tanner Jones, Pinehurst (Tomball HS) – Air Force Academy
- Owen Corn, The Woodlands (College Park HS) – Air Force Academy
- Cody Davis, The Woodlands (The Woodlands HS) – Air Force Academy
- Anthony Sorensen, The Woodlands (Academy of Science and Technology) – Naval Academy
- Kennedy Trotter, Conroe (Conroe HS) – Naval Academy
- Ryan Clapsaddle, The Woodlands (The Woodlands HS) – Naval Academy
- Gary Smidt, Conroe (Conroe HS) – Naval Academy
- Charles Raiford, The Woodlands (The Woodlands HS) – Naval Academy
- Brynn Umbach, The Woodlands (Academy of Science and Technology) – Naval Academy
- Wil Mayo, The Woodlands (The Woodlands HS) – Naval Academy
- Victoria Maya, Magnolia (Magnolia HS) – Naval Academy
- Amanda Kranz, Magnolia (Concordia HS) – Naval Academy

Each member of Congress is guaranteed only one appointment to each of the service academies: Air Force, West Point, Naval, and Merchant Marine. However, because the 8th Congressional District is known for exceptional candidates, Congressman Brady is hopeful many of this year’s nominees will be offered appointments.

In order to be offered an appointment to a service academy, a candidate must first be nominated by their U.S. Representative or Senator. Students residing in the 8th Congressional District of Texas are encouraged to apply to his office for a nomination.

Students interested in applying to one of the service academies should speak with their local high school guidance counselor. Congressman Brady’s office is coordinating service academy information with local high schools through these counselors. Students can also learn more about the process and download the application at the link below or by contacting Brandon Reese in the Huntsville district office at 936 439-9532.