FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Austin Hacker

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the local students from Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District he nominated for appointments to United States service academies.

“On behalf of Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District, I want to congratulate these 7 outstanding students who will now have the opportunity to attend our nation’s service academies,” said Congressman Comer. “Each of these young students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, and character. I applaud their desire to serve in our nation’s armed services and wish them the best as they move forward through the appointment process.”     

Jonathan Neal Gold, a student from Columbia who attends Adair County High School, received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy.

Ryan Dale Hayden, a student from Mayfield who attends Graves County High School, received a nomination to the United States Military Academy West Point.

Hunter William Mayfield, a student from Robards who attends Henderson County High School, received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy.

Vincent McQuade, a student from Herndon who attends Trigg County High School, received a nomination to the United States Military Academy West Point.

Quinn Wagner Miller, a student from Hopkinsville who attends Carol Martin Gratton Academy, received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy.

Jesse Punzalan, a student from Franklin who attends Franklin-Simpson High School, received nominations to the United States Air Force Academy and United States Naval Academy.

Clare Elisabeth Shirk, a student from Paducah who attends Paducah Tilghman High School, received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy.

For more information on future Military Academy Nominations, please visit Congressman Comer’s website: https://comer.house.gov/military-academy-nominations