Atlanta, GA — This week, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced Sixth District students who were nominated by her office to attend a United States military service academy. In total, 26 students from the Sixth District received nominations to the following academies: 11 students received a nomination to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, 15 students received a nomination to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, 11 students received a nomination to attend the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and 3 students received a nomination to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.
“Helping identify and nominate future generations of leadership in our nation’s military is one of the most incredible privileges of my job in Congress,” McBath said. “I am so proud of each student who received a nomination, and I am grateful to their families, their teachers, and their community mentors for preparing them to be successful in their pursuit of a career in military service. Congratulations to these 26 young people who have courageously chosen to serve our country in such an honorable way.”
All students who received a nomination from McBath’s office must now be selected by the service academy for a formal appointment to attend in the fall of 2026. The following students* received a congressional nomination to attend a United States military service academy in the 2026-2027 academic year:
- The Westminster Schools student Jack L. Adams of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy
- Alexander High School student Jonathan P. Bemus of Carrollton received a nomination to the United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Holy Innocents Episcopal School student Matthew M. Binney of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy
- The Lovett School student Parker Clayton of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Military Academy
- Hillgrove High School student Bryson S. Freeman of Powder Springs received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy
- Episcopal High School student John T. Griggs of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, and United States Military Academy
- Pace Academy student Keith C. Hasson of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy
- Deerfield Academy student Matthew K. Hough of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy
- Holy Innocents Episcopal School student Lilian B. Hudson of Sandy Springs received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy and United States Air Force Academy
- Marist School student Abigail R. Jacob of Smyrna received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy
- The Lovett School Elle N. Kaufmann of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy
- The Lovett School student Samuel B. Kellett of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Military Academy
- Campbell High School student James M. Marvel of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy
- Marist School student Thomas R. Mastella of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy
- The Westminster Schools student Gavin L. Rivas of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Military Academy
- North Atlanta High School student Christopher A. Shankwiler of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy
- The Galloway School student Sidney J. Silhan of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Military Academy
- St. Pius X Catholic High School student Mackenzie S. Stultz of Smyrna received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy
- Douglas County High School student Michael A. Thomas of Douglasville received a nomination to the United States Military Academy
- Landmark Christian School student Nicola Wiid of Palmetto received a nomination to the United States Air Force Academy
- Holy Spirit Prep student Lauren M. Wilhelm of Atlanta received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy and United States Air Force Academy