Tsongas Honors Marlborough Service Academy Nominees

U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas recently held a reception to honor the 19 young men and women from the Third Congressional District who have been selected as nominees for appointment to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. 

Each student was nominated following an evaluation of their academic records, extracurricular activities, and in-person interviews with Congresswoman Tsongas' independent Academies Nomination Committee. Prospective students must meet strict academic qualifications. 

Once the Congresswoman’s nominations were forwarded to the Service Academies, each student’s eligibility is evaluated based on their academic and extra-curricular record, leadership skills, physical stamina and other requirements. Appointments for entrance are offered by the Academies as the students are evaluated. 

Last year, six of those students nominated by Congresswoman Tsongas received appointments to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies. 

“Each year I have the privilege of nominating a select group of young men and women from the Third Congressional District to our nation's service academies," said Tsongas. "These nominees stood out because of their exemplary academic records, as well as their outstanding achievements in athletics and extracurricular activities. They have each exhibited a strong desire to serve their communities and their country, which make them excellent representatives of the Third District and its proud military tradition. This reception will offer the opportunity to commend these remarkable young men and women for their hard work.”

This year, the nominees included Jameson Flynn and Stephen Oram, both of Marlborough, nominated for the U.S. Naval Academy.