U.S. Representative Sam Graves, (MO-06), announced that Shae DeRosier of Tarkio would be receiving a nomination to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Each year, members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of America’s prestigious military academies.
“North Missouri year in and year out has produced impressive candidates for our nation’s military academies,” Rep. Graves said. “This year is no exception. I am proud of Shae and I thank him for his willingness to serve this country. His father served this country during the Persian Gulf War and has instilled those lessons in his son. I know that Shae will make Atchison County proud at West Point.”
DeRosier has been very active at Tarkio High School, participating and leading in Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Interact Club as well as becoming a member of the National Honor Society. DeRosier has also played varsity track, baseball, basketball and football all four years at Tarkio High School, including earning football All-State honors from the Missouri 8-Man Coaches Association this year. Shae is also ranked first in the Tarkio High School Class of 2018 with a 3.96 GPA.
The nomination system is a very competitive process. Various military academies hold extremely selective admission standards. To help in the nomination process, Rep. Graves created an Academy Nominations Review Board. The board, made up of service academy graduates and citizens of the Sixth District, interviewed and reviewed all applicants before making final recommendations to Rep. Graves.
Graves notified each student by phone of their nomination. Students interested in being appointed to a service academy in the future can find out more information by contacting Graves’ district office in Kansas City or by visiting www.graves.house.gov.