Washington, D.C. - Every year, a select number of high school seniors are offered appointments to one of the five military service academies in the United States. These academies: Air Force, West Point, Naval, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard are premier learning institutions reserved for the most academically motivated and dedicated of students interested in a career in the United States military.
In order to be offered an appointment, a candidate must first be nominated by their U.S. Representative or Senator. In the case of Congressman Kevin Brady, students residing in the Eighth Congressional District of Texas are encouraged to apply to his office for a nomination.
"These Academies provide students with one of the most competitive college degree programs in the country, and they train America's future leaders. Military service academies provide students with a premier education and leadership training unparalleled in the world," said Brady.
Students must serve at least five years of active duty and three years in a Reserve Component, a total of eight years, after graduation. The active duty obligation is the nation's return on the graduate's fully-funded, four-year college education that is valued in excess of $225,000.
Applicants in the Eighth District are interviewed by the Service Academy Nomination Board appointed by Congressman Brady to review applicant's qualifications every December. To be considered for a nomination for the Class of 2011, candidates must have their completed applications (including letters of recommendation, transcripts and test scores) in the Conroe District Office no later than November 1, 2006.
Students interested in applying to one of the military academies should speak with their local high school guidance counselor. Congressman Brady's office is coordinating service academy information with local high schools through the liaisons listed below and will be meeting with prospective students at many of the schools shown below. Students can also learn more about the process and download the application at www.house.gov/brady, or by contacting Colby Tiner in our Conroe District Office at 1-877-441-5700.
Eighth District Service Academy Liaisons
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County |
School |
Counselor |
Phone |
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Hardin |
Hardin-Jefferson High School |
Stephanie McCleod |
409-981-6430 |
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Kountze High School |
Renee Williams |
409-246-3474 |
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Lumberton High School |
Kay Pilgrim |
409-923-7890 |
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Silsbee High School |
Mary Lynn |
409-385-5574 |
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West Hardin High School |
Karen Day |
936-274-5061 |
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Jasper |
Brookeland High School |
Shannion Conner |
409-698-2413 |
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Buna High School |
Donna Brister |
409-994-4811 |
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Evadale High School |
Kathy Mauer |
409-276-1337 |
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Jasper High School |
Liz Cook |
409-384-3242 |
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Kirbyville High School |
Debbie Brockman |
409-423-7500 |
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Liberty |
Hardin High School |
Robin Thornton |
936-298-2118 |
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Cleveland High School |
Sandy Williamson |
281-592-8752 |
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Dayton High School |
Dianna Stewart |
936-258-2510 |
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Hull-Daisetta High School |
Shannon Larson |
936-536-6321 |
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Liberty High School |
Monica Catner |
936-336-6483 |
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Tarkington High School |
Dorothy McCreight |
281-592-7739 |
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Montgomery |
Calvary Baptist School |
Becky Burchett |
936-756-0743 |
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Concordia Lutheran |
Tami Brennan |
281-351-2547 |
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Conroe Covenant Christian |
Doug Begin |
936-890-8080 |
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John Cooper School |
Ann Naman |
281-367-0900 |
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Lifestyle Christian School |
Regina Wilburn |
936-756-9383 |
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The Woodlands Christian Academy |
Carmen Murphy |
936-273-2555 |
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Caney Creek High School |
Diane Hernandez |
936-231-3330 |
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College Park High School |
Sally Bice |
936-709-3000 |
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Conroe High School |
Mary Lou Harbin |
936-756-4416 |
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Oak Ridge High School |
Donna Reed |
281-292-9800 |
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Woodlands High School |
Sheredian Vickers |
936-273-4837 |
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Magnolia High School |
Dana Nickerson |
281-356-3572 |
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Montgomery High School |
Paulette Kirby |
936-597-6401 |
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New Caney High School School |
Ann Kramer |
281-577-2800 |
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Splendora High School |
Maidlen Smoot |
281-689-8008 |
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Willis High School |
Belia Aguayo |
936-856-1250 |
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Kingwood High School |
Susan Tibbetes |
281-641-6900 |
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Newton |
Burkeville High School |
Sharon Hogan |
409-565-4338 |
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Deweyville High School |
Susan Smith |
409-746-3173 |
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Newton High School |
Sherry Tracy |
409-379-4731 |
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Orange |
Community Christian School |
Dr. Fred Smith |
409-883-4531 |
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Bridge City High School |
Glen Prince |
409-735-1501 |
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Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School |
Deborah Stewart |
409-886-5821 |
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Orangefield High School |
Teresa Wilson |
409-735-3851 |
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Vidor High School |
Florence Redmond |
409-769-5418 |
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West Orange-Stark High School |
Delores Eddings |
409-882-5570 |
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Polk |
Big Sandy School |
Julie Tuckett |
936-563-1017 |
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Corrigan-Camden High School |
Kaylin Burleson |
936-398-2543 |
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Goodrich High School |
Susan Steffey |
936-365-1121 |
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Leggett High School |
Margaret Morris |
936-398-2412 |
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Livingston High School |
Sandy Gilbert |
936-328-2240 |
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Onalaska Junior/Senior |
Lizzy Gilchrist |
936-646-1020 |
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San Jacinto |
Coldspring-Oakhurst High School |
Carol Jefferson |
936-653-1140 |
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Shepherd High School |
Julie Willis |
936-628-3371 |
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Trinity |
Trinity High School |
Cheryl Spearman |
936-594-3560 |
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Tyler |
Chester High School |
Kelly Jobe |
936-969-2371 |
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Colmesneil High School |
Mark Martin |
409-837-2229 |
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Spurger High School |
Keppy Shortenverry |
409-429-3464 |
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Warren High School |
Debbie Gibbs |
409-547-2243 |
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Woodville High School |
Cindy Cooley |
409-283-3714 |
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Walker |
Alpha Omega Academy |
Joann Lawson |
936-438-8833 |
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Huntsville Heritage Academy |
Pam Bouldin |
936-291-0203 |
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Huntsville High School |
Shirley Thompson |
936-293-2626 |
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New Waverly High School |
Kay Nichols |
936-444-6451 |
