Kraft Among Military Academy Nominations from Colorado

January 16, 2004

Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave (CO-04) announced her selection of Colorado high school students that have been nominated to attend the nation's military academies. The applications of these students from around the Fourth District will now be reviewed by the academies for final acceptance. Shawn Kraft of Eads has applied to the Air Force and West Point.

"During this period of military action in the Middle East, high school students are becoming increasingly aware of the vital importance our nation's military serves," said Musgrave. "Receiving a nomination to attend any one of the academies is a top honor. I wish these exceptional students luck in getting acceptance by the academies."

For the class of 2008, Musgrave has five available vacancies to fill within the four academies, Air Force, Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine. Several high school students interested in attending one of the academies applied to Musgrave's office by the October 2003 deadline as well as submitted for review an application, transcripts, ACT &/or SAT scores, an essay, and three letters of recommendation. Each applicant was subsequently interviewed.