(FORT WAYNE) – Today, Rep. Jim Banks announced he has nominated 8 students from Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District for acceptance to U.S. Service Academies’ Class of 2025.
Banks said: “Congratulations to these eight patriotic young men and women. They’ve already shown a remarkable commitment to their country, and I’m certain they will be excellent representatives for northeast Indiana. I wish each of them the best of luck in the final stage of the admissions process.”
Admission to a Service Academy is a two-tiered process. First, the applicant must directly apply to the Academy and meet the set minimum standards. These standards include, but are not limited to medical, physical, and academic qualifications. The second tier in pursuing admission is the nomination process. Congressman Banks’ U.S. Service Academy Advisory Board is responsible for interviewing and evaluating students seeking a nomination to U.S. Service Academies. A nomination does not guarantee admission to a service academy, but it is required to be considered.
List of Indiana’s Third District Nominees:
Isaac Coohon – Leo Junior/Senior High School
Nominated to United States Air Force Academy
Colby Fleming – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Nominated to United States Military Academy
William Luker – Eastside Jr. Sr. High School in Angola
Nominated to United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy
Jenna Lusk – Concordia Lutheran High School
Nominated to United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy
Natalie Miles – Jay County High School
Nominated to United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy
Sarah Platt – DeKalb High School
Nominated to United States Military Academy
Isaiah Rusher – Concordia Lutheran High School
Nominated to United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy
William Schneider – Illinois Institute of Technology
Nominated to United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy
