Two Lake County students nominated to military academies
Sen. Tester announces 2024 student nominees for Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies
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News from the office of Senator Tester
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently announced he is nominating two Lake County students to the country’s four prestigious military service academies.
Tester selected a total of 24 students based on their academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and dedication to serving and leading in the United States military. A nomination from a member of Congress is a student’s first step in applying to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
“Montana has a proud history of producing some of our nation’s finest servicemembers, and it’s an honor to help our state’s best and brightest continue that legacy by attending one of our prestigious military service academies,” said Tester. “Their work ethic and dedication prove they’re exactly the kind of leaders we need in the military, and I look forward to watching them make our state and country proud.”
Montana students who are interested in applying to a military academy in the future can request a nomination from Tester: www.tester.senate.gov/?p=academy_nominations
Tester’s Lake County Military Service Academy nominees:
Katie Dolence – United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Military Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy
Katie is a member of the National Honor Society at Ronan High School, and she serves as the vice president of both the student council and student body. She has been the girls wrestling team captain for two years and has been named to two All-State and Academic All-State teams and has been an All-American four times.
Kyle Alexander – United States Naval Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kyle is heavily involved in band and choir at Polson High School, participating in four different choir groups and the basketball pep band. He has lettered in both band and choir every year, and he has also participated in cross country, swim and track. Kyle also received the Mathematical Award from the University of Montana Department of Mathematical Sciences.
