Tuberville nominates 47 ‘young, patriotic Alabamians’ to U.S. service academies for Class of 2030

(Senator Tommy Tuberville/Contributed, 256 Today)

Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced his nomination of 47 Alabama students to attend one of the four U.S. service academies as part of the class of 2030: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy.

“I’m proud to nominate a strong group of young, patriotic Alabamians to represent our state in the class of 2030,” said Senator Tuberville (R-Auburn).

“Their desire to serve in our nation’s military is admirable and gives me great hope for the future of our country. I look forward to following their continued accomplishments.”

A complete list of the nominees can be found below.

United States Air Force Academy

  • James Michael Alford: Helena, AL; Helena High School; son of John and Elizabeth Alford
  • Stella Marie Gallaspy:  Theodore, AL; St Paul’s Episcopal School; daughter of Glenn and Jennifer Gallaspy
  • Campbell Christian Hooks:  Auburn, AL; Auburn High School; daughter of Stephen and Michelle Hooks
  • Antonio Damar Little:  Madison, AL; James Clemens High School; son of Antonio Little and Terri Warner
  • James Davis Mazzei: Hoover, AL; University of Florida; Alabama Connections Academy; son of Matthew and Lacey Mazzei
  • Brody Alexander McConnell: Madison, AL; Bob Jones High School; son of Joseph and Robin McConnell
  • Richard Joe Raleigh: Huntsville, AL; Huntsville High School; son of Richard and Shannon Raleigh
  • Mark William Sergey:  Prattville, AL; Prattville High School; son of Mark and Patricia Sergey
  • Zoey Alexis Smith:  Daphne, AL; Daphne High School; daughter of Charles and Josie Smith
  • Jimmie Ray Sosa:  Clanton, AL; Isabella High School; son of Jason and Amanda Sosa
  • Ryan Christopher Spann:  Helena, AL; Helena High School; son of Chris and Cindi Spann
  • Zackery Scott Thurber: Marion, AL; Marion Military Institute; Breakthrough Charter School; son of Paul and Heather Thurber
  • Bella Frances Tumminello:  Mobile, AL; Baker High School; daughter of Marc and Tracy Tumminello
  • John Cason Williams:  Chelsea, AL; Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering; son of Cole and Monica Williams
  • George Henry Youngblood:  Decatur, AL; Decatur High School; son of John and Megan Youngblood

United States Military Academy

  • Taylor George Aboud:  Mobile, AL; Kwajalein High School; son of Kristian and Mary Aboud
  • Olivia Rose Carroll:  Vestavia, AL; Vestavia Hills High School; daughter of Hunter and Monica Carroll
  • Thompson Brooks Coker:  Fairhope, AL; Bayside Academy College Prep School; son of Henry and Anne Coker
  • Brody McQuate Davis:  Enterprise, AL; New Brockton High School; son of Robert and Amanda Davis
  • Ryanne Elise Ezekiel:  Birmingham, AL; Homewood High School; daughter of Klae and Sheila Ezekiel
  • Joshua Oladele Hahn:  Vestavia, AL; Vestavia Hills High School; son of Alan and Bashirat Hahn
  • Sequoah Eugene Hicks Jr:  Birmingham, AL; Marion Military Institute; John Carroll Catholic High School; son of Karlos Dansby and Tara Crawford
  • Cayden Walker Hofbauer:  Mountain Brook, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Lutz and Gina Hofbauer
  • Stanley Hawkins McConnell:  Mobile, AL; UMS-Wright Preparatory School; son of Stan and Anna McConnell
  • Jason Parker Love:  Chelsea, AL; Briarwood Christian School; son of Michael and Pam Love
  • Joseph Wallace Porter:  Birmingham, AL; The Altamont School; son of James and Kristin Porter
  • Kai Moseley Price:  Orange Beach, AL; Orange Beach Middle/High School; daughter of Cameron and Cam Price
  • Kate Madison Seidel:  Vinemont, AL; Indian Springs School; daughter of Steven Seidel
  • Molly Shilo Seidman:  Auburn, AL; Auburn High School; daughter of Bruce and Mindy Seidman
  • Cammi Emma Tillery:  Enterprise, AL; U S Military Academy Prep School; Enterprise High School; daughter of Robert and Heidi Tillery 

United States Naval Academy

  • Simone Margaret Bermudez: Birmingham, AL; Indian Springs School; daughter of Michael and Shaheen Bermudez
  • Rayner Michael Brom: Mountain Brook, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Steven and Candace Brom
  • Dominick Diesel Clausen: Piedmont, AL; Piedmont High School; son of Jesse and Gigi Clausen
  • Christopher Boyd Cooper: Birmingham, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Christopher and Mandi Cooper
  • David Ronald Guthrie Jr:  Satsuma, AL; Satsuma High School; son of David and Alyssa Guthrie
  • Maggie Christine Mae Ingram:   McCalla, AL; Marion Military Institute; Heritage Christian Academy; daughter of Jason and Cheryl Ingram
  • Truman Benson Lee:  Mountain Brook, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Tommy and Nidia Lee
  • Braden Newton Little:  Mountain Brook, AL; Mountain Brook High School; son of Philip and Leigh Little
  • Jay William Merchant:  Vestavia, AL; Vestavia Hills High School; son of William and Joanna Merchant
  • Isaac Aiden Meyers:  Newton, AL; Houston Academy; son of Jonathan and Julie Meyers
  • Jonathan Avery Meyers:  Newton, AL; Houston Academy; son of Jonathan and Julie Meyers
  • Lane Michael Mitchell:  Alabaster, AL; Thompson High School; son of Mason and Hailey Dye
  • Layton Matthew Towery:  Auburn, AL; Auburn High School; son of Pamela Gaylor
  • Savannah Grace Trejo:  Auburn, AL; Naval Academy Prep School; Auburn High School; daughter of Charles and Jazzmin Hussey
  • John Franklin Wilhite:  Auburn, AL; Alabama School of Math and Science; son of Ray and Angela Wilhite

United States Merchant Marine Academy

  • Lillian Yasmin Moreno:  Daphne, AL; Fairhope High School; daughter of Antionette Moreno
  • Caleb Scott Shultz: Huntsville, AL; Huntsville High School; son of Mary Scott Hunter and the late Jonathan Shultz

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