Seven students from Tennessee's Third Congressional District were appointed by Congressman Zach Wamp to attend the country's service academies.
They will begin their studies this summer.
"These students have earned this opportunity by exhibiting strong leadership qualities and excelling inside and outside of the classroom," said Congressman Wamp.
"They will soon begin the rigorous education at our nation's service academies to become officers in the military, bound by the common bond to serve our country with valor.
"It is an honor to have nominated these patriotic students who are committed to serving our country."
* Wesley James Althaus: The Red Bank High School graduate has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. He is the son of Leigh Althaus and the late James Althaus of Signal Mountain.
* Jeremy Richard Bottomley: The Soddy-Daisy High School graduate is the son of Michael and Ruth Bottomley . He has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.
* Micah Joseph Douglas: The Oak Ridge High School graduate is the son of Jeffery and Linda Douglas. He has been accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
* Brandon Zachary Eaves: The Baylor School graduate is the son of Jerry and Karen Eaves of Ooltewah. He has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
* Elizabeth "Layne" Morrison: The Girls Preparatory School graduate is the daughter of Richard and Pamela Morrison of Signal Mountain. She has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
* Eric William Peek: The Oak Ridge High School graduate is the son of William and Therese Peek of Oak Ridge. He has been accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
* Jordan Mitchell Rettie: The son of Jerry and Peggy Rettie of Hixson is a graduate of the Sigonella Middle High School in Italy. He accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.