Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Announces U.S. Military Service Academy Appointments for the Class of 2030

SYRACUSE, NY - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced the appointment of seven NY-22 constituents to the U.S. Military Service Academies.

Representative John W. Mannion said, "It's an honor to nominate these highly accomplished students from Central New York and the Mohawk Valley to our nation's Service Academies. Through hard work, academic excellence, and dedication to their communities, each of these young Americans have distinguished themselves as a leader and a person of character. I wish them all the best as they begin this next chapter and prepare to serve our nation."

Representative Mannion congratulates the following students for their appointment and acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

• Brody Barlow - U.S. Naval Academy

  • Hometown - Vernon, NY

  • School - Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School

• Thomas Connor Burke - U.S. Air Force Academy

  • Hometown - Manlius, NY

  • School - Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School

• Alexandria French - U.S. Military Academy at West Point

  • Hometown - New Hartford, NY

  • School - New Hartford Senior High School

• Charles Lockwood - U.S. Naval Academy

  • Hometown - Syracuse, NY

  • School - West Genesee High School

• Paolo Markley - U.S. Air Force Academy

  • Hometown - Erieville, NY

  • School - Cazenovia High School

• Charlotte Prior - U.S. Military Academy at West Point

  • Hometown - Cazenovia, NY

  • School - Cazenovia High School

• Alice Zhu - U.S. Military Academy at West Point

  • Hometown - Manlius, NY

  • School - Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School

A nomination by a Member of Congress is required for applicants to be considered for appointment to a U.S. Service Academy. The 2026 nomination application for Congressman Mannion's office is now open. Interested applicants can learn more here.

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