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Schuylkill Haven, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Blue Mountain High School student, Mya Hudepohl, has been accepted to the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School at Colorado Springs, CO. Rep. Cartwright proudly nominated Mya to attend the academy, and she was selected to attend the prep school where she will be heading in the fall to begin her service career.

Mya is a graduate of Blue Mountain High School in Schuylkill Haven and the daughter of Robert and Amy Hudepohl. While attending Blue Mountain High, Mya was a member of the tennis, swimming, and track & field teams. She is also an aquatics counselor and lifeguard for the Boy Scouts Camp.

“Nominating students for the Unites States Academies is among the most gratifying responsibilities for a Member of Congress,” said Rep. Cartwright. “These students exhibit commendable academic achievement and perseverance to earn these nominations. Mya is a talented and qualified young woman; I commend and congratulate her on being accepted into the Air Force Academy Prep School, and I admire her for her commitment to service her country.”  

In order to attend one of the military academies, students must receive a nomination from their Member of Congress. Students may apply to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy.  If the incoming freshman class has been filled, students demonstrating significant promise and ability will be admitted to a prep school for additional military and academic training prior to consideration for admission to the academy the following year. Prep school students will receive a full scholarship as well as a stipend as active members of the military.   

Rep. Cartwright added, “Throughout our nation’s history, U.S. Service Academies have played an important role in preparing young people for service to our country.  As a Pennsylvanian, I am proud of our patriotic young men and women who are willing to step forward and answer the call of duty.  It is an honor to play a role in preparing our next generation of leaders.”