Golden Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today his nominees to the United States Service Academies—the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress.

"This group represents some of Maine's most talented, skilled, and accomplished students. They have all shown exceptional leadership, high academic achievements, and most importantly, a strong commitment to serving others," said Golden. "Whatever happens from here, they should all be proud of themselves. We are lucky that they have chosen to offer their talents in service to the country, and it's an honor to nominate them."

The nominees were interviewed by a panel on their academic record, test scores, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and desire to serve their country.

The full list of nominations is below. Several students were nominated to multiple service academies. Contact information is available upon request.

United States Military Academy – West Point

Nathaniel Shearer- Hampden, Homeschooled (Hampden Academy)

Katelynn Kinney- Sebec, Bangor Christian High School

United States Naval Academy – Annapolis

Claire Holman- Mount Vernon, Maranacook Community High School

Katelynn Kinney- Sebec, Bangor Christian High School

Judson Nash- Hampden, Hampden Academy

United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs

Kaitlyn Smith- Perry, Washington Academy

James Jones- Oakland, Messalonskee High School

Marshall Burt- Monson, Foxcroft Academy

Katelynn Kinney- Sebec, Bangor Christian High School

Judson Nash- Hampden, Hampden Academy

Fallon Eggett- Veazie, Bangor High School

United States Merchant Marine Academy-Kings Point

Dawson Joseph-Waterford, Oxford Hills High School

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