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Congressional nominations

Cole’s picks include Parker Page and Koen Scarborough

The Purcell Register
Posted 1/16/25

Two McClain County seniors, Parker Page of Purcell and Koen Scarborough of Goldsby, have been nominated by Congressman Tom Cole to be admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

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Congressional nominations

Cole’s picks include Parker Page and Koen Scarborough

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Two McClain County seniors, Parker Page of Purcell and Koen Scarborough of Goldsby, have been nominated by Congressman Tom Cole to be admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Blanchard had three seniors receive nominations to various academies and Lindsay had two.

The congressional nomination process for these academies is highly competitive.

Applicants are evaluated for academic performance and standing, including class rank, SAT/ACT scores and school records.

Other criteria considered by Congressman Cole and the recommendation panel includes athletics, physical fitness, extracurricular activities, recommendations and leadership potential.

Upon congressional nomination, students become eligible for consideration to receive an appointment to the service academy (or academies) to which they applied.

“The desire to serve one’s country is truly inspiring and deserving of all our respect,” Cole said. “I am honored to recommend these brave young men and women from the Fourth District for appointment to one of our nation’s esteemed military academies.

“They are truly the best and brightest and, regardless of what path they take after high school, I am confident that each one of them have promising futures ahead of them,” Cole concluded.

In addition to his duties in the classroom and drilling, Page will also throw on the Midshipmen track team.

In all, Congressman Cole nominated 23 seniors from the Fourth District to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy.

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