COLUMBUS, OHIO – Last Friday, February 13, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) hosted an event to celebrate the 12 Ohioans from the 15th Congressional District that Rep. Carey nominated to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
In order to attend any of these prestigious academies, applicants must go through a rigorous application process, including a review board, and receive a nomination from their congressman or senator.
“These Ohioans have demonstrated a great deal of patriotism, bravery, and desire to serve in applying to our service academies. As a veteran, I am incredibly proud to nominate them to attend our nation’s most elite academic military institutions,” Rep. Carey said. “I believe that this group is destined for great futures, and I thank them for devoting themselves to such a noble cause at such a young age.”
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) pictured with 10 of his 12 nominees to U.S. service academies on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Service academy applicants nominated by Rep. Carey:
Frankin County:
Josiah Haskins (Canal Winchester), Canal Winchester High School
Nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Kate Richey (Canal Winchester), Canal Winchester High School
Nominated to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.
Caden Harey (Hilliard), Bishop Waterson High School
Nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.
Connor Durant (Hilliard), Hilliard Darby High School
Nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.
Jenna Barrett (Hilliard), Hilliard Davidson High School
Nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., and U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.
Keaton Bowers (Hilliard), Hilliard Bradley High School
Nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Evan Frisorra (Dublin), Dublin Jerome High School
Nominated to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. and the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Jonathan Gale (Grove City), St. Charles Prep School
Nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.
Anique Stewart (Columbus), DeSoto High School
Nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Fayette County:
Paul Madden (Mt. Sterling), Madison Plains High School
Nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., and U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.
Madison County:
Kailey Miller (Plain City), Jonathan Alder High School
Nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., and U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.
Miami County:
Logan Westerfield (Troy), Troy High School
Nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. and U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.
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