Boehner Announces Appointments of Ariel Baltis of Middletown , Isaac Leuthold of Oxford to U.S. Military Academies

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Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) announced that two 8th District high school students have received appointments to U.S. military academies.

Ariel Baltis, a senior at Lakota East High School , received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis , MD , while Isaac Leuthold, a senior at Badin High School , received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.

“Whether in academics, athletics or volunteer service, Ariel and Isaac are outstanding individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of excellence,” Boehner said. “I am certain they will serve the academies, our community and our country with pride and honor.”

Middletown resident Ariel is a member of the Lakota East varsity tennis team and is also involved in musical theater, competitive dance and swimming. She has a black belt in Shitoh-ryu karate and finished 1st in Ohio at the Science Olympiad. Ariel ranked in the top 5 percent of her class of 600 students at Lakota East, and she recently scored a 34 composite on her ACT. Her father is a former Navy pilot. She and her family live in Liberty Township .

Oxford resident Isaac is a member of the Badin High School Key Club and National Honor Society. He plays football and competes with the school’s wrestling team. Isaac also raises hogs in 4-H and participates in community service through St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church in Cincinnati. He scored a 1360 on his SAT and a 30 composite on his ACT.

Ariel and Isaac are among the 24 high school students nominated by Boehner to the nation’s service academies last year. Upon completion of four years at the academy, each will serve as commissioned officers in their respective branches of the U.S. military.

Service academy nominations are based on academic achievement, athletic accomplishments, community involvement, commitment to service and strength of character. A congressional nomination does not assure an appointment, and appointments are made solely by the respective academy on a competitive basis.