Nicolet Senior Nominated to US Service Academies

Editor's Note: This informationwas provided to Patch via a news release from the Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner. 

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Menomonee Falls) announced 21 students from Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District have received nominations to the US Service Academies. 

“Each year, I am impressed with the caliber of individuals who apply to my office,” Sensenbrenner said. “These young men and women have already established a strong record of community service, excellence in academics and sports, and leadership among their peers. I congratulate each of these students on their nomination and wish them the best of luck on all their future endeavors.”

Of the 21 students, three have been named principal nominees. If the principal nominee meets the academic, physical, and medical standards set by the academy, they are assured an offer of appointment to the academy.  If the principal nominee does not qualify or chooses not to attend, the alternates compete for the vacancy.  Alternates are also part of a pool of applicants from which the academies will choose their incoming class.

Nominees for the United States Service Academies were chosen from an impressive group of applicants residing throughout Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District.  Each applicant endured a rigorous application process culminating in a personal interview with a member of Congressman Sensenbrenner’s Academy Selection Committee.

Congressman Sensenbrenner is currently accepting nomination applications from the new 5th District for those who would like to enter any United States Service Academy in the summer of 2014.  Inquiries concerning this process can be made to the Congressman’s District Office in Brookfield at (262) 784-1111.  

Principal Nominees: 

Sarah Fotsch of Brookfield has been named his principal nominee to the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.  She has also been nominated as a competing alternate to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.  Sarah, the daughter of Thomas and Dea Anne Fotsch, is a senior at Brookfield Central High School where she is involved in basketball, soccer and choir.  She is also a member of the National Honor Society.

John LeClaire of Brookfield has been named his principal nominee to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.  John, the son of Philip and Barbara LeClaire, is a senior at Brookfield East High School where he is involved in football, wrestling, and Latin Club.  He is also an Eagle Scout and member of the National Honor Society.

Jennifer Niemann of Brookfield has been named his principal nominee to the US Military Academy in West Point, NY.  Jennifer, the daughter of James and Marie Niemann, is a senior at Brookfield Central High School where she is involved in soccer, swimming, and basketball.  She is also a member of her school’s marching band. 

Competing Alternate Nominees from Milwaukee County:

Nicholas Sullivan of Glendale has been nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.  Nicholas, the son of Matthew and Lisa Sullivan, is a senior at Nicolet High School.

Mitchell Thomas of Wauwatosa has been nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, the US Military Academy in West Point, NY, and the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.  Mitchell, the son of Michael and Anne Marie Thomas, is a senior at Wauwatosa East High School.

Competing Alternate Nominees from Ozaukee County:

Caroline Hope of Grafton has been nominated to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.  Caroline, the daughter of William Hope and Patricia Mayer, is a senior at Hamilton High School.

Competing Alternate Nominees from Washington County:

Seth Banaszak of Jackson has been nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.  Seth, the son of Thomas and Kristy Banaszak, is a senior at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School.

Katherine Beine of West Bend has been nominated to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and the US Military Academy in West Point, NY.  Katherine, the daughter of David and Paula Beine, is a senior at Trinity Academy.

Competing Alternate Nominees from Waukesha County:

Joshua Breider of Elm Grove has been nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.  Joshua, the son of Michael and Michelle Breider, is a senior at Brookfield East High School.

Michael Hur of Brookfield has been nominated to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.  Michael, the son of John Hur and Jody Kim, is a senior at Brookfield Academy.

Joseph Kennedy of Waukesha has been nominated to attend the US Military Academy in West Point, NY.  Joseph, the son of Vincent and Margaret Kennedy, is a senior at Marquette University High School.

Robert Manocchia of Waukesha has been nominated to attend the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.  Robert, the son of Christopher and Cynthia Manocchia, is a senior at Kettle Moraine High School.

Ellen Moyer of Pewaukee has been nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.  Ellen, the daughter of Paul and Mary Moyer, is a senior at Catholic Memorial High School.

Caleb Navin of Hartford has been nominated to attend the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.  Caleb, the son of Derek and Sarah Navin, is a senior at Hartford Union High School.

Mikayla Robertson of Menomonee Falls has been nominated to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.  Mikayla, the daughter of Troy and Felicia Robertson, is a senior at Menomonee Falls High School.

Erin Schneider of Menomonee Falls has been nominated to attend the US Military Academy in West Point, NY and the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.  Erin, the daughter of Terry Schneider and Mary Higgins, is a senior at Menomonee Falls High School.

David Schoper of Delafield has been nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.  David, the son of Glenn and Ann Schoper, is a senior at Kettle Moraine High School.

Daniel Sweet of Waukesha has been nominated to attend the US Military Academy in West Point, NY.  Daniel, the son of Randy and Debra Sweet, is a student at the US Military Academy Preparatory School.

Ryan VanDaalwyk of Brookfield has been nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.  Ryan, the son of Dennis and Deanne Van Daalwyk, is a senior at Brookfield Central High School.

Christopher Wagner of Delafield has been nominated to attend the US Military Academy in West Point, NY and the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.  Christopher, the son of Al and Susan Wagner, is a senior at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy.

Carter Welsh of Menomonee Falls has been nominated to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.  Carter, the son of Patrick and Geralyn Welsh, is a senior at Menomonee Falls High School.