Central Wisconsin News

Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the nomination of eleven high school students from Wisconsin's Seventh District to U.S. service academies. These nominations are a requirement for high school students who aspire to serve in our nation's military service academies and can only be obtained through a member of their state's Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President of the United States.

Congressman Tom Tiffany expressed his honor in nominating these dedicated students, stating, "Their willingness to step up and answer the call to defend our great nation is admirable, and I want to congratulate each and every one of them on receiving my nomination."

The following students have received nominations to U.S. service academies:

United States Military Academy West Point:

- Bennett Hatfield of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School

- Gabriel Goldbach of Weston, WI – DC Everest High School

- Lucas Sydlewski of Houlton, WI – Missouri Military Academy (MO)

- Tucker Galindo of Ladysmith, WI – Ladysmith High School

- William Schorr of Superior, WI – Superior High School

United States Air Force Academy:

- Gabriel Goldbach of Weston, WI – DC Everest High School

- Levi Black of Merrill, WI – Merrill High School

- Sloan Snedden of Eagle River, WI – Northland Pines High School

- Tucker Galindo of Ladysmith, WI – Ladysmith High School

- William King of Frederic, WI – Frederic 6-12 School

United States Naval Academy:

- Hayden Bergman of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School

- Patrick Cunningham of River Falls, WI – St. Thomas Academy (MN)

- Warren Thompson of Hayward, WI – Hayward High School

United States Merchant Marine Academy:

- Hayden Bergman of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School

It is important to note that these nominations are just the first step in the process. In order to secure a position, the nominated students must also receive an offer of admission into the respective academies. If admitted, they will have the distinct honor of earning a four-year university education with the commitment of serving in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

It is worth mentioning that the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has its own selection process and does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

The nominations were determined by a local panel of judges who evaluated the students based on their academic achievements, civic involvement, leadership skills, physical aptitude, and character through an interview process.

For more information on Congressman Tiffany's service academy nominations, interested individuals can visit his website.

This announcement highlights the dedication and determination of these high school students in pursuing their dreams of serving in the military and represents a significant achievement in their young lives.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-united-states-service-academy-nominations-0