Sorensen nominates student from Moline High to US Military Academy
A Moline high school student is one step closer to attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N. Y. after he was nominated by Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17).
Sorensen nominated five students from central and northwestern Illinois for admission to the United States Service Academies for the class entering in the fall of 2024. One of them is John Nienhaus from Moline High School.
“One of the greatest honors I have as a member of Congress is highlighting the talented young people that live throughout our communities in central and northwestern Illinois,” said Sorensen. “Being nominated to a U.S Service Academy is not an easy thing to accomplish, and I am proud of this year’s nominees for their willingness to serve and keep their neighbors and our country safe. Best of luck to all our nominees as they go through the appointment process and congratulations on this incredible achievement.”
“Being blessed with the opportunity to attend the United States Military Academy is something I have been wanting for months now, and my dream came true,” said Nienhaus. “I cannot give enough thanks to my family, friends and my counselors for guiding me. I also want to give thanks to Congressman Sorensen and his office, for this opportunity would not have been possible without their support either.”
Sorensen, like other members of Congress, nominates qualified students from Illinois 17th Congressional District to attend the four service academies each year: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, M.d.; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. Nominees must be accepted by the academies to be admitted.
Click here for more information on the military academy nomination process.
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