Congressman Fred Upton (R-St.Joseph) today announced that Emily Lamanna of Stevensville has been accepted to attend the United States Naval Academy.  Upton, who recommended Ms. Lamanna for selection to the prestigious service academy, personally congratulated Emily on her appointment.  Emily is currently a senior at Lakeshore High School.  

“I am thrilled to announce Emily’s appointment to the United States Naval Academy,” said Upton.  “Emily is a remarkable young woman who has excelled at Lakeshore High School.  She has successfully undergone a rigorous selection process, athletically and academically, and our entire community should be proud of her achievements, both in and outside of the classroom.  This exemplary young woman represents the very best that Michigan has to offer.  I encourage local students who aspire to follow in Emily’s footsteps to contact my office to open a whole new world of opportunity and the chance to serve our nation.”

Each year, Upton nominates students from Michigan’s Sixth District who have excelled in their respective high schools and have gone through a rigorous selection process.  The selection process included an interview with Upton’s Academy Advisory Board that is comprised of community leaders.  Upon approval by the board, Emily’s name was then passed on to Upton, who then officially nominated the Lakeshore High School senior to the Naval Academy.  The individual academies make the final decisions on military appointments. 

Emily Lamanna makes the third appointment to come out of Lakeshore High School this spring.  Madelyn Johnson was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy and Andrew McDougall was appointed to the United State Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to contact either of Upton’s district offices for further information: Twin Cities (269-982-1986) or Kalamazoo (269-385-0039).