Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12)
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted a special signing day ceremony for students in Georgia’s 12th District who have been accepted into one of the nation’s military service academies.
These academies include: The United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland; the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut; the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York; and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
During the event, Congressman Allen recognized several Georgia-12 students whose respective service academy nominations he sponsored. Congressman Allen also presented each student with a signed copy of the Congressional Record marking the occasion.
Georgia-12 students participating in the signing day event included:
- Alexander Andrews, Coahulla Creek High School, United States Naval Academy
- Jack Godbee, Vidalia High School, United States Naval Academy
- Jack Gray, Greenbrier High School, United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Kai Agyemang from Lakeside High School, United States Air Force Academy
- Tyrone Miller, Carlucci American International High School, United States Military Academy
- Wyatt Spaulding, Greenbrier High School, United States Military Academy
- Bryce Reynierson, Augusta Christian High School, accepted to the United States Naval Academy Prep
Georgia-12 students unable to attend signing day:
- John Epps, Lakeside High School, United States Air Force Academy
- Tyrone Miller, Carlucci American International High School, United States Military Academy
After the event, Congressman Allen issued the following statement:
“It is extremely gratifying to nominate such qualified young leaders from our district to usher in this new generation of servicemen and women. I am honored to show our support for these selfless young students whose commitment to service and our great nation is truly remarkable. I have every confidence that these young leaders will go on to make the state of Georgia, and the United States of America, very proud.”