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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced his nominations from Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies in the Class of 2029. 

"It is one of my greatest privileges as the Congressman for Mississippi's Fourth District to nominate exceptional students for consideration to our U.S. Service Academies," Ezell said. "I am proud to announce that this year, I have nominated seventeen outstanding students from across our district. These young individuals have demonstrated tremendous dedication throughout a rigorous interview and selection process, and I commend them for reaching this important milestone. As they embark on their journey of education and service to our nation, I extend my heartfelt best wishes for their continued success."

U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York

Michael Sullivan, Hancock High School

Wilson Grayson, Petal High School

Ava Sutton, St. Patrick Catholic High School

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

Andrew Molaison, Pearl River Central High School

Christian Shuttleworth, Petal High School

Isaac Cosby, Hancock High School

Liam Buchanan, St. Patrick Catholic High School

Morgan Ann McWilliams, Pass Christian High School

Paula Sims, Pascagoula High School

Brandon Barfield, Greene County High School

Ava Sutton, St. Patrick Catholic High School

Michael Sullivan, Hancock High School

U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Carter Monforton, Ocean Springs High School

Dade Watson, Ocean Springs High School

Isaac Cosby, Hancock High School

Julie Seagroves, Biloxi High School

Kalisa Jenkins, Christian Collegiate Academy

Liam Buchanan, St. Patrick Catholic High School

Ava Sutton, St. Patrick Catholic High School

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York

Colt Bergman, Homeschool

Andrew Molaison,  Pearl River Central High School

Brooks Ilgenfritz, Saint Stanislaus Catholic High School

Henry Nunmaker, Saint Stanislaus Catholic High School

Ava Sutton, St. Patrick Catholic High School

A nomination does not guarantee acceptance to an Academy; that responsibility rests with the admissions office. Additional information regarding the academy nomination and application process may be obtained from Congressman Ezell's website at ezell.house.gov. 

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