Prairie View High School student Imani Rembert-Tauaese, 17, plans to attend West Point thanks to winning one of 64 nominations to the U.S. Military Academy by Sen. John Hickenlooper.
Rembert-Tauaese, a Commerce City resident, was named one of Colorado’s “Best and Brightest”, according to a May 5 press release.
“I have ambitions to become a Supreme Court Justice after serving our country,” Rembert-Tauaese wrote in a bio sent by the Colorado senator’s office. “I am a competitive soccer player, an avid helper in my community, an older sister, a first-generation college attendant and a daughter.”
All nominees hoping to attend one of the five U.S. service academies must have an official nomination from a sitting U.S. Senator, a member of the House of Representatives or a president or vice president. Prospective students should receive final decisions from the service academies in the next few weeks, according to the senator’s office.
The U.S. service academies currently accepting nominations are the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.
“Our military service academies prepare the next generation of leaders,” said Hickenlooper. “These 64 Coloradans demonstrate the exceptional work ethic and commitment to public service these academies demand. They, and because of them our country, have a bright future ahead.”
Hickenlooper’s office also works with Sen. Michael Bennett to nominate Colorado’s Best and Brightest to attend military service academies.
According to Hickenlooper’s office, more than 400 Colorado residents applied to enroll this fall. The nominees were evaluated based on above-average academic records, test scores, outstanding leadership experience, extracurricular activities and dedication to public service.
To learn about the service academy nominations, visit: https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/academy-nominations/