Congressman Steve Russell’s nominee for the Merchant Marine Academy has received an appointment, making it his first to be accepted to that academy. Jonah Weltzheimer graduated from Edmond Memorial High School in 2016. He is currently attending the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell.
“I was excited to learn that the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has recognized the talent and abilities of Jonah and has extended this incredible offer of appointment. While preparing to serve our nation, Jonah will be a student athlete playing football at one of the premier education systems in the country,” Russell said. “I’m proud to have nominated him and I wish him continued success. He is exactly what our nation needs in the future. I am thankful we have young men and women of such talent who place service before self.”
Weltzheimer appreciates the opportunity.
“I am just proud and thankful to earn such a prestigious opportunity to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy. I would just like to thank everyone in my life that has encouraged and supported me to help me earn an appointment to a service academy.” Weltzheimer said.
Weltzheimer will report to the Merchant Marine Academy on June 28.
