U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) announced today the nomination of two students from Umatilla and Union counties for acceptance to prestigious United States service academies based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and character.
Among those nominated was Jarred Cope of Pendleton, son of Darrick and Lisa Cope, who attends Griswold High School. Cope was nominated to the US Military Academy and the US Naval Academy. Also nominated was Daniel Colton of Union, son of Thomas and Julie Colton, who attends Union High School. Colton was nominated to the US Air Force Academy.
“Being nominated to one of our nation’s service academies represents years of hard work and discipline,” Walden said. “Competing with the best and brightest of America’s youth for an appointment to an academy is a great honor and a tremendous opportunity. I am confident that these talented students would represent their families and nation well in that effort and I commend them for their desire to serve our country in uniform. It takes a special commitment to pursue the rigors of an academy education, and these young Americans are continuing a long line of patriotic Oregonians in their endeavor.”
Final selection for admission to the service academies will be performed by officials at each respective academy this spring.
