Houchin Announces Service Academy Nominations for Indiana’s 9th District Students

December 18, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced her nominations for students from Indiana’s 9th Congressional District to the United States service academies. These nominations recognize outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to serving the nation. Students nominated represent schools across the district and were selected through a competitive application and interview process conducted by Congresswoman Houchin’s Military Academy Nomination Boards. “It is an honor to nominate these exceptional students to our nation’s service academies,” said Congresswoman Houchin. “Service to our country in the Armed Forces is one of the most honorable things a person can do, and each of these young men and women has demonstrated strong character and a commitment to service above self. Indiana’s 9th District is proud of them, and I have no doubt they will represent our state and nation with the highest integrity and excellence.” U.S. Air Force Academy Abigail Goodwin – Bloomington High School South Jacen Madeira – Bloomington High School North Connor Zwissler – Our Lady of Providence High School U.S. Military Academy Jackson Ehringer – Floyd Central High School Laila Gilbert – Floyd Central High School Abigail Goodwin – Bloomington High School South Jacen Madeira – Bloomington High School North Mack Murphy – Bloomington High School South Blake Russell – Jeffersonville High School Liam Slotten – Our Lady of Providence High School Amber “Paige” Summers – Corydon Central High School U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Jacen Madeira – Bloomington High School North Sarah Minton – New Albany Senior High School U.S. Naval Academy Amelia Dykes – Our Lady of Providence High School Megan Fondy – Floyd Central High School Abigail Goodwin – Bloomington High School South Lincoln Greene – Corydon Central High School Jacen Madeira – Bloomington High School North Andrew Millay – Our Lady of Providence High School Sarah Minton – New Albany Senior High School Amber “Paige” Summers – Corydon Central High School Dale Lyles, retired Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, who serves as chair of Congresswoman Houchin’s Military Academy Nomination Boards, praised the students for their dedication and preparedness. “The quality of applicants this year was exceptional,” said Lyles. “These students impressed the nomination boards with their academic excellence, leadership experience, and genuine desire to serve our country. They represent the very best of Indiana’s 9th District.” A congressional nomination is required for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Final appointment decisions are made by each academy. For more information about the service academy nomination process, students and families can visit houchin.house.gov .