Boehner Nominates 19 Students to U.S. Service Academies
Reception Sunday at Marriott in Union Centre, West Chester, to Honor Students
Dec 12, 2008
Washington -
Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) is proud to announce that he will nominate 19 students from Ohio’s 8th District for appointments to the nation’s service academies.
“These 19 young men and women represent some of our finest students, and I’m pleased to nominate them to the nation’s service academies,” Boehner said. “The academies not only provide a world-class college education, they train students to be future leaders in the armed forces. I am certain these brave men and women will serve the academies, our community and our country with pride and honor.”
As a Member of Congress, Boehner is able to nominate students who reside within the 8th District to the U.S. Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies. Nominations are made on a competitive basis and are based on academic achievement, athletic accomplishments, community involvement, commitment to service and character. A congressional nomination does not assure an appointment.
Boehner will host a reception to honor the students at 3:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Marriott Hotel at Union Centre, 6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester.
The students are:
• Nicholas Bogart from West Chester received a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Nicholas is the son of Kenneth Bogart and Christine Carpentier-Bogart. He is actively involved in youth and music ministries in his church and is a member of Mu Alpha Theta.
• Timothy Bowers from Greenville received a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy. Timothy is the son of Carlton and Carolyn Bowers. He is a member of the ROTC program at Greenville High School and participated in Buckeye Boys State.
• Marcus Brewer from Fairfield received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. Marcus is the son of Patti Brewer and is currently a student at the Naval Prep Academy. He was captain of the Fairfield High School Basketball Team and continues to play at the Prep Academy.
• Christopher Crowder from West Chester received a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Christopher is the son of Robert Crowder and Shirley Crowder. He is a member of the National Honor Society and president of the Youth Arts Council.
• Joshua Hughes from Middletown received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. Joshua is the son of Michael and Michele Hughes. He is involved in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and a member of the varsity wrestling team.
• Ross Johnson from West Chester received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. Ross is the son of Sandy Johnson. He is the varsity golf team captain at Lakota West High School and a member of the Lakota West Concert Band.
• Nikolaus Kaczka from Monroe received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. Nikolaus is the son of Dan and Tamra Kaczka. He is an ROTC student at Miami University and a member of the National Honor Society.
• Christopher Leuthold from Oxford received a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Christopher is the son of Mark and Dianna Leuthold. His brother Isaac attends the Air Force Academy. Christopher is captain of the Stephen T. Badin High School Wrestling Team and an active participant in 4-H.
• Julianna Lynch from Fairfield received a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy. Julianna is the daughter of John and Nancy Lynch and was recruited to compete on the academy’s swim team. She is team captain of the Fairfield High School Swim Team and is actively involved in her church.
• James Mannier from Troy received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. James is the son of Chet and Jackie Mannier and has been recruited by the Wrestling Team. He is a member of the National Honor Society and placed third in the State Wrestling Championships.
• Steven Perry from Hamilton received a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy. Steven is the son of Clarence and Mary Perry. He is an ROTC student at the University of Cincinnati and a member of the National Honor Society.
• Mary Prakel from Versailles received a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy. Mary is the daughter of Mike and Christy Prakel and will compete on the women’s track team. She is president of the Student Council as well as actively participating in the Versailles High School Concert and marching bands.
• Catherine Reed from Tipp City received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. She is the daughter of Joel and Teresa Reed and is captain of the Tippecanoe High School Girl’s Golf Team. Catherine’s brother Benjamin attends the Naval Academy.
• Bradford Schieve from West Chester received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. Bradford is the son of David and Julia Schieve. He is a section leader in the Lakota East High School Marching Band and also competes on the Lakota East High School Swimming and Diving Team.
• Philip Sliger from Middletown received a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. Philip is the son of Jim and Jenny Sliger. He is currently taking post-secondary classes at Miami University Middletown and is a member of the National Honor Society.
• Tyler Stevens from Eaton High School received a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Tyler is the son of Kimberly Eck. He is the captain of the Eaton High School football team and has held offices of Treasurer and President of the local 4-H club.
• Nathan Tangeman from Maria Stein received a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Nathan is the son of Jerry and Karen Tangeman. He is the first student from Marion Local High School to apply to a U.S. Service Academy. He has participated in Buckeye Boys State and plays on the Marion High School basketball team.
• Jordan Thome from received a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy. Jordan is the son of William and Jill Thome and hopes to join the wrestling team. He participates in many church activities and has taken mission trips to Nicaragua and El Salvador.
• Kenneth Witzman from West Chester received a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy. Kenneth is the son of Joseph and Suzanne Witzman. He is a member of the National Honor Society and devotes a significant amount of time to the local DARE Program.
Boehner represents Ohio’s 8th District, which includes all of Darke, Miami and Preble counties, most of Butler and Mercer counties, and the northeastern corner of Montgomery County. He was first elected to Congress in 1990.
-ee-
