Barrett Nominates 16 Mid-Michigan Students to U.S. Service Academies

Lansing, Mich. -Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced he is nominating 16 high school seniors from across mid-Michigan to the United States service academies.

"I'm truly honored to nominate these exceptional young men and women from mid-Michigan to attend our U.S. service academies," said Barrett. "During my 22 years in the Army, I saw firsthand the importance of having capable, devoted leaders, and I believe these nominees have what it takes to become the next generation of officers tasked with defending the United States of America. Each of them has demonstrated strong character, dedication, and a sense of service to our great nation. I am deeply grateful to these future leaders for stepping forward and wish them the best as the process plays out."

In consultation with a nonpartisan advisory group of local service members, veterans, and community leaders, Barrett nominated the following students from Michigan's 7th Congressional District to attend the U.S. service academies as part of the Class of 2030:

U.S. Military Academy

• Margaret Crowe (East Lansing)
• John Eichburg (Hartland)
• Lucas Eilola (Brighton)
• Jonah House (Holt)
• Luke Ladd (DeWitt)
• Rachel McPherson (Durand)
• Joshua Peters (South Lyon)
• William Schmiedel (Pinckney)

U.S. Naval Academy

• Peter Bowyer (Owosso)
• Lucas Eilola (Brighton)
• Jonah House (Holt)
• Rachel McPherson (Durand)
• Joshua Peters (South Lyon)
• Robyn Petty (Howell)
• Evan Schaefer (Olivet)
• William Schmiedel (Pinckney)
• Jackson Shippe (South Lyon)
• Carson Soltis (DeWitt)

U.S. Air Force Academy

• Maxwell Baade (Owosso)
• Lucas Eilola (Brighton)
• Rachel McPherson (Durand)
• Robyn Petty (Howell)
• William Schmiedel (Pinckney)
• Jackson Shippe (South Lyon)
• Sophianna Tucker (Eaton Rapids)

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

• Jack Crawford (Lansing)
• Lucas Eilola (Brighton)
• Rachel McPherson (Durand)
• Robyn Petty (Howell)

NOTE: A congressional nomination is the mandatory first step for students who wish to compete for admission to a service academy. The academies will continue evaluating the nominees and make offers of admission later this spring. Students who want to learn more about the nomination process can visit barrett.house.gov/academyor contact Barrett's office by calling 517-993-0510.