TULSA, O.K. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the names of outstanding students from Oklahoma’s First Congressional District who received nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030.

“These young men and women represent the very best of Oklahoma,” said Rep. Hern. “They have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to service. Earning a nomination to one of our nation’s service academies is a tremendous honor, and I am confident they will serve our country with distinction.”

“I congratulate each of these students and their families on this incredible achievement,” Rep. Hern added. “Their willingness to pursue a path of service speaks volumes about their character and dedication to our nation.”

Each year, Members of Congress are authorized to nominate a limited number of students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Final appointment decisions are made by the academies.

The following students from Oklahoma’s First District have been nominated by Rep. Hern:

Benjymin Barrett – Adair High School

• U.S. Air Force Academy

Austin Bitting – Holland Hall

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

• U.S. Naval Academy

Jake Brown – Rejoice Christian School

• U.S. Naval Academy

Yeunwoo Chang – Union High School

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Tyler Christensen – Berryhill High School

• U.S. Air Force Academy

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

• U.S. Naval Academy

Jeffrey Emmons – Jenks High School

• U.S. Naval Academy

Logan Flowers – Broken Arrow High School

• U.S. Air Force Academy

Abby Gourd – Porter High School

• U.S. Air Force Academy

• U.S. Naval Academy

Owen Govier – Bishop Kelley High School

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

• U.S. Naval Academy

Leonidas Holmsley – University of Central Oklahoma

• U.S. Air Force Academy

Aiden Hoskin – Jenks High School

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

• U.S. Naval Academy

Allyson Houck – Tulsa Community College

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Kaleb Langston – Charles Page High School

• U.S. Naval Academy

Grayson McClurg – Coweta High School

• U.S. Naval Academy

Kim Deih Piang – Tulsa Community College

• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Charles Ribaudo – Metro Christian Academy

• U.S. Air Force Academy

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

• U.S. Naval Academy

Abril Sanchez – USAF Preparatory School

• U.S. Air Force Academy

Tanner Thach – Bishop Kelley High School

• U.S. Air Force Academy

• U.S. Naval Academy

Connor Veldstra – Victory Christian School

• U.S. Air Force Academy

• U.S. Naval Academy

Jeffry Williams – Union High School

• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Luke Wimberley – Owasso High School

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

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