On Dec. 18, Congressman Barry Moore announced his nominations for the Class of 2030 to the United States Military Service Academies, and St. Michael Catholic High School recognized two students selected for this prestigious honor.

Receiving an appointment to a United States Military Service Academy is a highly competitive, multi-step process that requires a congressional nomination in addition to rigorous academic, physical and leadership qualifications. Securing a nomination represents one of the final milestones before an academy extends an appointment, based on available openings within each congressional district.

St. Michael Catholic High School Nominees are Samantha Grace Kokoszka, nominated for United States Military Academy (USMA) and United States Naval Academy (USNA), and Fisher Avent Key, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and USNA.

"These students represent the very best of St. Michael," Andrea Williamson, principal of St. Michael Catholic High School, said. "Samantha and Fisher exemplify our core values of service, wisdom, optimism, responsibility and discipleship. Their commitment to leadership and service reflects the formation we strive to provide every student. We are incredibly proud to call them Cardinals and look forward to watching them continue to fly high — no matter where they land."