3 GBS Students Named Class of 2026 Military Academy Nominees

GLENVIEW, IL — Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) recently honored student nominees for the military service academy class of 2026, their families and selection committee members at a reception at the National Museum of the American Sailor in Great Lakes. Schneider nominated 17 students from the Tenth District, including three from Glenbrook South, for a military academy appointment.

The GBS students are:

• David Kwon, 2021 12th Grade National Honors, U.S. Military Academy
• Todd Wagner, Environmental Committee Leader 12th grade, U.S. Naval Academy
• Charles Tomsheck, National Honors Society, U.S. Naval Academy

“Nominating Tenth District students for a military service academy is one of the highest honors of my job," Schneider said. "Congratulations to the seventeen students who were nominated based on their exceptional leadership, scholarship and patriotism. I wish them great success in their studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy, and their subsequent service to our nation."

For admission to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, a prospective officer must apply to his or her member of Congress for a nomination. The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require Congressional nominations for admittance.

Of the 17 appointees from the Tenth District, eight students received a nomination for the U.S. Naval Academy, seven students received a nomination for the U.S. Military Academy, and five students received a nomination for the U.S. Air Force Academy (several students received multiple nominations).