U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, has announced his nominations from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies in the Class of 2027.
“It is my honor to nominate such outstanding young men and women from across Ohio’s Fifth District for consideration to our prestigious service academies,” Latta said. “This year’s group of nominees are some of the most well-rounded students, and I wish them the best of luck as they continue through the admittance process. I can’t wait to see what their futures hold.”
Wood County nominees include:
• U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colton Keefe, Bowling Green, Bowling Green High School
Michael Kinzel, Bowling Green, Bowling Green High School
Jossell Bakheet, Perrysburg, Olentangy Orange High School/Georgia Military College
Skyler Pachell, Perrysburg, Perrysburg High School/Ohio State University
Brenna Payne, Luckey, Eastwood High School
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York
Skyler Pachell, Perrysburg, Perrysburg High School/Ohio State University
• U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York
Olivia Meinke, Perrysburg, Perrysburg High School
Skyler Pachell, Perrysburg, Perrysburg High School/Ohio State University
Colton Keefe, Bowling Green, Bowling Green High School
Brenna Payne, Luckey, Eastwood High School
• U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
Kennedy Rowley, Perrysburg, Perrysburg High School/Jackson University
Olivia Meinke, Perrysburg, Perrysburg High School
Kiana Allan, Perrysburg, Perrysburg High School
Colton Keefe, Bowling Green, Bowling Green High School
A nomination does not guarantee acceptance to an academy; that responsibility rests with their admissions office.
