U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has announced his nominations for Idaho students seeking admission to the United States service academies for the 2026-2027 academic year.
“These Idahoans are some of the Gem State’s best and brightest,” said Risch. “Their leadership, academic promise, and commitment to defending our freedoms make these young men and women well-suited to attend one of our nation’s esteemed service academies. I commend each of them for their accomplishments, and I look forward to seeing their continued success.”
The nominees will now be considered by the four service academies—U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point—for final selection.
More information about the nomination process can be found on Senator Risch’s website or by contacting Frances_Hasenoehrl@risch.senate.gov.
The list of nominees includes students from various cities across Idaho:
For the U.S. Air Force Academy: Dylan Bowen (Hayden), Ayden Boyd (Eagle), Declan Crockett (Orofino), Wyatt Edwards (Cascade), Kazimir Hogan (Hailey), Courtney Klotthor (Nampa), Brodey Lester (Meridian), Jonathan Martin (Meridian), Keith McDaniel (Idaho Falls), Richard McIntyre (Post Falls), Gannon Miller (Boise), Anthony Nauman (Star), Boston Rutz (Idaho Falls), Kyla White (Hayden), Gavin Willis (Emmett).
For the U.S. Naval Academy: Skye Brown (Boise), Jacob Charais (Lewiston), Abigayle Combie (New Plymouth), Declan Crockett (Orofino), Ryan Drappo (Hayden), Ariana Emkey (Mountain Home), Jaden Galloway (Blackfoot), Christian Garcia (Star), Kazimir Hogan (Hailey), Aubree McCarthy (Eagle), Keith McDaniel (Idaho Falls), Reina Montecchi (Sagle), Anna Petzinger (Eagle), Liam Stewart (Middleton) and Noah Williams (Twin Falls).
For the U.S. Military Academy: Ayden Boyd (Eagle); Owen Brown (Eagle); Skye Brown (Boise); James Campbell (Meridian); Stephen Crow (Boise); Tobi Davis (Star); Rebecca Gabriele (Eagle); Lucy Hansen (Eagle); Quay King (Meridian); Kimberly Li (Boise); Aubree McCarthy (Eagle); Keith McDaniel (Idaho Falls); Timothy Strand (Meridian); Noah Williams (Twin Falls) and Amelia Woolley (Ammon).
For the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Ryan Drappo (Hayden) and Kyla White (Hayden).
