Seven central Arkansas students received appointments to the service academies for the class of 2026. This weekend, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) hosted a sendoff for these students and their families at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.
“These students exemplify the best of central Arkansas and I am proud of these exemplary Cadets and Midshipmen. Their service and dedication to our country is appreciated and I look forward to seeing their success in this next step.” said Rep. Hill.
United States Air Force Academy – Ms. River Ferrari, Conway High School; Mr. Aiden McNally, Catholic High School/University of Arkansas; Mr. Leyton Rainbolt, Central High School
United States Merchant Marine Academy – Ms. Bobbie Barnes, Benton High School
United States Naval Academy – Mr. Jack Ginther, Benton High School; Mr. Nicholas Bromley, Catholic High School
United States Military Academy – Mr. Cameron Garland, St. John’s School/University of Arkansas
Also in attendance was 2LT Easton Bolin, a West Point graduate who offered advice and shared a few words about his time at the academy. Easton was nominated by Rep. Hill in 2018 and was presented with a flag and challenge coin.
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