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WICHITA–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has nominated 22 students for U.S. service academies following an application and interview process that took place Nov. 1, 2019, with several students interviewed by phone on another date. 

“Each year I’m always encouraged by the talent and dedication of our District’s service academy applicants,” said Rep. Estes. “While the 22 nominees still have a rigorous journey before they are accepted at a service academy, I’m confident that our country is safer and stronger with these individuals leading our country in the 21st century.” 

Students from the 4th District applied and were interviewed by a panel of local community leaders at the Wichita District Office. A one-on-one meeting with Rep. Estes followed their interview. 

Every year, Members of Congress may nominate up to ten candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy; the U.S. Naval Academy; the U.S. Air Force Academy; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Academies make the final selection for appointments based on additional evaluations. 

Applicants interested in applying for 2021 should visit estes.house.gov/forms/serviceacademynomination. 

Academy nominees (listed in alphabetical order by academy) 
Photos of nominees with Congressman Estes available upon request. 

United States Military Academy at West Point – West Point, New York

• Sam Baldwin, Andover Central High School, son of Mark and Kristina Baldwin
• Morgan Busher, Campus High School, U.S. Army, daughter of Bobbie Brown
• Creighton Camp, Andale High School, son of Joseph and Kiersten Camp
• Dawson Canaan, Cheney High School, son of Dustin and Tiffany Canaan
• Jayden Cates, Andale High School, daughter of Jason and Rebekah Cates
• Jerik Ochoa, Newton High School, USMA Prep, son of Jimmie and Heather Ochoa
• Arron Russell, Wichita Northwest High School, son of Brandon and Elizabeth Russell
• Crew Squires, Derby High School and Wichita State University, son of Daniel Squires
• Sophie Scrivner, Andover Central High School and Wichita State University, daughter of Steven and Margaret Scrivner
• Brady Weathers, Trinity Academy, son of James and Anita Weathers
  

• Sam Baldwin, Andover Central High School, son of Mark and Kristina Baldwin
• Zach Bollinger, Hesston High School and Wichita State University, son of Shane and Emily Bollinger
• Samantha Cornwell, Wichita East High School, daughter of Houston and Sounya Cornwell
• Terah Graber, Eisenhower High School, daughter of Grace and Kurt Graber
• Ronald Heminway, Hutchinson High School, son of Jeff and Jennifer Heminway
• Aaron Lamson, Derby High School, son of Jay and Michelle Lamson
• Sophie Scrivner, Andover Central High School and Wichita State University, daughter of Steven and Margaret Scrivner
• Crew Squires, Derby High School and Wichita State University, son of Daniel Squires
• Grant Treaster, Newton High School, son of Matt and Lisa Treaster
• Georgiana Wilhelm, Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School, daughter of Paul and Mary Ellen Wilhelm
  

• Sam Baldwin, Andover Central High School, son of Mark and Kristina Baldwin 
• Michaela Birkholz, Maize High School, daughter of Jody and Tammy Birkholz
• Zach Bollinger, Hesston High School and Wichita State University, son of Shane and Emily Bollinger
• Shelby Clinton, Derby High School, daughter of Jennifer and Jonathan
• Samantha Cornwell, Wichita East High School, daughter of Houston and Sounya Cornwell
• Wyatt Hendrickson, Newton High School and USAFA Prep, son of Todd and Lynnette Hendrickson
• Cameron Maltz, Valley Center High School, son of Jonathan and Jolene Maltz
• Crew Squires, Derby High School and Wichita State University, son of Daniel Squires
• Jessica Taylor, Wichita Heights High School, daughter of Altina Taylor
• Brady Weathers, Trinity Academy, son of James and Anita Weathers
  

• Terah Graber, Eisenhower High School, daughter of Grace and Kurt Graber
• Aaron Lamson, Derby High School, son of Jay and Michelle Lamson
• Sophie Scrivner, Andover Central High School and Wichita State University, daughter of Steven and Margaret Scrivner