Brady Announces Nine Military Service Academy Appointments

Conroe, TX - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) is proud to announce that nine students from the 8th District of Texas have received military service academy appointments after being nominated by his office:

“With America at war, leadership matters. Strong military leadership is essential. With these incoming cadets and midshipmen, our district has much to be proud of. I congratulate these exceptional young men and women on their appointments. They have shown the integrity and character our country seeks and we are honored by their desire to serve.”

Our district is honored by the following distinguished service academy appointments:

· United States Naval Academy at Annapolis: Travis Dill, CISD Academy of Science & Technology and Candace Gordon, Magnolia West High School

· Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point: Seamus Sullivan, St. Thomas High School

· United States Military Academy at West Point: Connor Binney, The Woodlands High School; Madeleine Easter, Montgomery High School; and Charles Wasaff, The Woodlands College Park High School

· United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs: Vanessa Davila, Rosa de Jesus Cordero High School; Jose Figuera-Hernandez, Willis High School and Hunter Hayden, Klein Oak High School.

The 8th Congressional District has a reputation for exceptional candidates and an extremely competitive selection process. In order to be offered an appointment to a service academy, candidates must be at least 17 and not yet 23 years of age byJuly 1 of the year of admission, a United States citizen, unmarried and a resident of Congressman Brady's district.

Students interested in applying should speak with their local high school guidance counselor. Congressman Brady’s office coordinates with local high school students through these counselors and all students are interviewed by a board of distinguished community leaders. Students can also learn more about the process and download the application at http://kevinbrady.house.gov/constituent-services/service-academy-nominations.htm by contacting Vita Swarers in the Huntsville district office at 936-439-9532