Thompson Announces Appointment of Hunter Simonds to the United States Military Academy

March 9, 2026 Press Release Image BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) today announced that Mr. Hunter Simonds of Westfield, Pa., has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Simonds is a senior at Cowanesque Valley High School. He is the son of Shawn and Nicole Simonds. “Hunter is an outstanding student and a role model for many young people in our community,” Rep. Thompson said . “I am proud to nominate Hunter for an appointment at the United States Military Academy. I know his hardworking and determined character will serve him well as a cadet.” Simonds is currently serving as the Cowanesque Valley High School student council treasurer. He has been a student council member for three years. Hunter is a varsity athlete in baseball, wrestling, and cross country.