StuartReceiving a legislator’s recommendation to a United States military academy is a commendable accomplishment. Receiving a recommendation from two legislators is truly outstanding. A Stuart student received that honor with a nomination from Senator Chuck Grassley.

Ian Kennedy was nominated for admission into the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Kennedy has already received a nomination to the academy from fellow senator, Joni Ernst. Applicants were required to be unmarried, Iowa residents, and U.S. citizens between 17-23-years-old as of July 1st. Applicants were also required to directly apply to any or all academies they were interested in.