Congressman Jack Kingston, R-Ga., announced that 23 students in the 1st Congressional District of Georgia have received nominations to U.S. Service Academies.
The students were interviewed for consideration into the Class of 2015 by Congressman Kingston and the Military Academy Board. Interviews were conducted at Bethesda Home for Boys in Savannah on Oct. 18.
The nominated students from Bryan County are:
• Dajah Davis of Richmond Hill, a student at the United States Military Academy Preparatory, received a nomination for the Military Academy.
Davis is at 2010 graduate of Richmond Hill High School and served as the S-1 and S-2 of the JRTOC class.
“I want to attend the United States Military Academy and serve on active duty as an Army Officer because I feel that being in a positive and structured environment will push me beyond my potential.”
• Kaleb Jenkins of Richmond Hill, a 2008 graduate of Richmond Hill School, received a nomination for the Air Force Academy.
Jenkins left the Air Force Academy for a mission trip over a year ago but after his community service in Portugal, he has decided to return.
“I would like to eventually become a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force and also graduate with a degree in a Mechanical Engineering.”
• Zach Taylor of Richmond Hill, a student at Valdosta State University, received a nomination for the Air Force Academy.
Taylor graduated in 2010 from Richmond Hill High School and is currently a cadet in the Air Force ROTC at Valdosta State University and is a member of the Honor’s Program.
“ I plan on possibly becoming both a fighter pilot and a lawyer and I believe that a military academy will offer the best possible education and preparation for this dual career.”
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The students were interviewed for consideration into the Class of 2015 by Congressman Kingston and the Military Academy Board. Interviews were conducted at Bethesda Home for Boys in Savannah on Oct. 18.
The nominated students from Bryan County are:
• Dajah Davis of Richmond Hill, a student at the United States Military Academy Preparatory, received a nomination for the Military Academy.
Davis is at 2010 graduate of Richmond Hill High School and served as the S-1 and S-2 of the JRTOC class.
“I want to attend the United States Military Academy and serve on active duty as an Army Officer because I feel that being in a positive and structured environment will push me beyond my potential.”
• Kaleb Jenkins of Richmond Hill, a 2008 graduate of Richmond Hill School, received a nomination for the Air Force Academy.
Jenkins left the Air Force Academy for a mission trip over a year ago but after his community service in Portugal, he has decided to return.
“I would like to eventually become a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force and also graduate with a degree in a Mechanical Engineering.”
• Zach Taylor of Richmond Hill, a student at Valdosta State University, received a nomination for the Air Force Academy.
Taylor graduated in 2010 from Richmond Hill High School and is currently a cadet in the Air Force ROTC at Valdosta State University and is a member of the Honor’s Program.
“ I plan on possibly becoming both a fighter pilot and a lawyer and I believe that a military academy will offer the best possible education and preparation for this dual career.”
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