Rounds Appointee Jonah Nelson Accepted to U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Jonah Nelson of Sioux Falls was nominated to the United States Military Academy at West Point by Senator Mike Rounds
WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that Washington High School student Jonah Nelson has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, which he intends to accept. Nelson, the son of Layne and Jennifer Nelson of Sioux Falls, received a nomination to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from Rounds.
“I congratulate Jonah on his offer of appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point,” said Rounds. “Jonah excels academically and clearly cares about his community and country, both of which are important traits for students at our nation’s service academies. It was an honor to nominate Jonah and I wish him all the best.”
Each year, Rounds is able to nominate a select group of eligible students from South Dakota to attend our nation’s four service academies: The U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy. More information about the nomination process and eligibility requirements can be found here.
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