Wisconsin has a rich U.S. Naval history. There have been more than 65 U.S. Navy ships named after the cities, people, and places of Wisconsin. General William “Billy” Mitchell was considered “The Father of the U.S. Air Force” and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We cannot wait to see the lasting impact these Whitewater High School students will have on the U.S. military.
Whitewater High School is proud to announce that Andrew O’Toole and Jackson Hefty were nominated for appointment to serve at a U.S. military academy by Congressman Bryan Steil.
Andrew O’Toole received a nomination for an appointment to both the US. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Jackson Hefty received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy.
The process to become admitted to any of the military academies is quite rigorous. Part of the U.S. Military Academy application process includes obtaining a nomination from an authorized nomination source, such as a member of Congress.
Acceptance to an Academy is a highly competitive process, and the nomination by Congressman Bryan Steil is the first step.
Andrew has received an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy, which he will accept. Jackson recently accepted the appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy where will also be a member of the U.S. Naval Academy cross-country team.
Other WHS seniors aiming for a career in the military include Miles Nickelsburg (Army ROTC) and Isaac Straight (Marines).
Article Submitted by Greg Stewart
Whitewater High School Social Studies Teacher
gstewart@wwusd.org
