Thompson Announces Appointment of Adam Bell to the U.S. Naval Academy

Image May 27, 2025 Press Release COUDERSPORT, Pa . – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced that Mr. Adam Bell of State College, Pa. has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. Bell is a senior at State College Area High School, and is the son of Elizabeth and Jayce Bell of State College. He is the grandson of  E. Ann Wortman and the Late Jerry Wortman of Warren, Pa., and Janie and Roy Bell of Alturas, Calif. He has two siblings, Samuel and Katelyn Bell. Bell is involved in his high school's culinary program and has represented his school in competitions. He is a varsity athlete in three sports, diving, wrestling, and track, and participates in Model UN. "Whether in the kitchen, on the field, or in the classroom, Adam excels in every area," Rep. Thompson said . "His drive for success will help him excel at the Naval Academy. I wish Adam good luck as he begins this next chapter of his life as a midshipman and student athlete in Annapolis." Bell will continue his athletic pursuits while at the Naval Academy. He has been recruited as a pole vaulter for USNA's track and field team. ###