Latta recognizes students accepted to Military Service Academies

        Eastwood High School senior Brenna Payne, of Luckey, was among students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District recognized by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies. The recognition was held at a May 13 reception at the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton.
        Payne will attend the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. She is the first Eastwood student to earn an appointment to one of America’s three military academies since Jason Shank was appointed to the Air Force Academy in 2006.
        The students were nominated by Latta and have received offers of appointment for the Class of 2027 at their respective academies.
        “Each year, I have the honor to nominate some of the best and brightest young men and women from Ohio’s Fifth District for consideration to our prestigious military service academies,” Latta said. “This upcoming fall, seven students from our district will make their way to their respective academies. It was wonderful to celebrate this tremendous achievement with the students and their families. I wish each of them the best on this new adventure and commend them for their passion to serve their fellow countrymen and nation.”
        Other students who received appointments are:
        U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado:
        • Jossell Bakheet, Perrysburg, Olentangy Orange High School, Georgia Military College
        • Colton Keefe, Bowling Green, Bowling Green High School
        U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York
        • Ansel Holt, Bowling Green, Bowling Green High School
        • Dylan Rockey, Bryan, Hayfield Secondary School
        U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point New York
        • Veronica Florek, Maumee, Springfield High School
        U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
        • Parker Schofield, Maumee, Anthony Wayne High School