ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Congratulates FL-17 Students Appointed to U.S. Military Academies
SARASOTA — In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) on Friday congratulated nine students from Florida’s 17th Congressional District who have received appointments to U.S. Service Academies following his nomination process in December.
“These exceptional young men and women have chosen a path of duty, discipline, and devotion to the United States of America,” said Rep. Steube. “It’s an honor to nominate students from Florida’s 17th District who are answering the call to serve. At a time when our nation needs strong, principled leaders, these appointees represent the very best of our communities. I thank them for their commitment to defending our freedoms and upholding the values that make our country great.”
Rep. Steube joined several of the appointees and their families at a congratulatory luncheon hosted by his office last week.
Sydney Brann of Sarasota High School has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Quinn Briggs of Lemon Bay High School has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
Keller Button of Sarasota Military Academy has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Patrick Hooper of Lemon Bay High School has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Zoe Kirby of Cardinal Mooney High School has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
Ava Micholopoulos of Pine View School has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Sydney Pablo of Venice High School has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Jaden White of Dunbar High School has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Christine Wu of Pine View School has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
The appointees will attend three of our nation’s five prestigious U.S. Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD; and the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Coast Guard Academy are also among the five federal service academies, though no FL-17 students received appointments to those institutions this year. The Coast Guard Academy is the only service academy that does not require a congressional nomination. You can learn more about the service academy nomination process here.
