Houlton student earns academy nomination

6 years ago

WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Sen. Susan Collins and Angus King announced Dec. 4 their nominations of students to attend one of the nation’s prestigious military service academies next year. 

Tristan Cosby of Houlton, a student at Houlton High School, was nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Poliquin said in a press release he will personally call each nominee with his congratulations.

“These dedicated and hardworking young Mainers have demonstrated their incredible talent, commitment to duty, and academic excellence,” said Poliquin.

“I’m extremely proud and excited to nominate these extraordinary young adults for consideration for admission to one of our Nation’s great military service academies. Congratulations on your success so far, and keep up the great work on your grand journeys ahead.”

“We are proud to have the honor to nominate such an impressive group of Maine students to our nation’s distinguished service academies,” said Collins and King in a joint statement. “The young people we have nominated have earned this honor through a commitment to strong scholarship, leadership, and character.”