WASHINGTON – Recognizing them as representing “the best of Alabama,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt announced the nominations of nine high school students from Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District to United States service academies.
The students have demonstrated exceptional academic, athletic, and leadership capabilities, making them well-suited for the rigorous demands of a military education and service, Aderholt’s office said in a news release.
The nominees, their respective academies, hometowns, high schools, and parents are:
- Caroline Johnston
- Academy: U.S. Naval Academy
- Hometown: Buhl
- School: Home Schooled
- Parents: Stephen and Susan Johnston
- David “Carson” Hyche
- Academy: U.S. Naval Academy
- Hometown: Jasper
- School: Jasper High School
- Parents: David and Cynthia Hyche
- Natalie McCabe
- Academy: U.S. Naval Academy
- Hometown: Tuscumbia
- School: Muscle Shoals High School
- Parents: Trip and Jill McCabe
- Tom Luther
- Academy: U.S. Naval Academy
- Hometown: Crossville
- School: Crossville High School
- Parents: Gary and Carla Luther
- Richard “James” Hyche
- Academy: U.S. Military Academy
- Hometown: Union Grove
- School: Arab High School
- Parents: Jason and Brandy Hyche
- Brink Hutto
- Academy: U.S. Naval Academy
- Hometown: Tuscaloosa
- School: University Church Christian Academy
- Parents: Brent and Teresa Hutto
- Caleb Price
- Academy: U.S. Naval Academy
- Hometown: Florence
- School: Florence High School
- Parents: BJ and Elaine Price
- Richard Dean “Trey” Rutledge III
- Academy: U.S. Air Force Academy
- Hometown: Albertville
- School: Plainview High School
- Parent: Richard Rutledge II
- Cameron Wright
- Academy: U.S. Military Academy
- Hometown: Crane Hill
- School: Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering
- Parent: Peggy Lee Wright
“These young men and women represent the best of Alabama,” Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said. “Their dedication to academics, athletics, and leadership has set them apart, and I am confident they will serve our country with honor and distinction.”
