Hillsboro man to help pick academy students

A Hillsboro man will help select Kansas applicants to attend military academies.

Michael James, executive director of administration and finance at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology and a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, will be part of a 20-member board selected by Senator Jerry Moran that reviews applications and interviews candidates.

“It is an honor to be chosen to represent the Naval Academy, Marion County, and Navy veterans statewide,” James said. “It is always a humbling and encouraging experience to meet these students and see the level of talent and maturity they possess.

“I am proud to play a small part in their journey to leadership position in the military, the country, and in the state of Kansas.”

Sixty students have applied. Interviews will be Sept. 27 at Wichita State University. Moran said nominating students for service academies was one of his greatest honors.