WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), announced his nominees to the U.S. military academies. 

“One of the greatest joys of serving North Dakota in Congress is nominating some of our best young patriots for appointments to our military academies. After speaking with Micah, Parker, Dawsyn, and Robin, I know they are willing to answer the call to serve. They will be great ambassadors of our state at their respective academies,” said Senator Cramer. 

The nominees are as follows:  

  • Robin Harrison – U.S. Naval Academy. Robin, daughter of Bill and Amarins Harrison, is involved in track and field, speech club, FCCLA, and is a 2019 winner of the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, kayaking, embroidery, crochet, and reading. Robin is from Williston where she works as a lifeguard.
  • Parker Hintz – U.S. Air Force Academy. Parker, son of Kadon and Michelle Hintz, is involved in varsity cross country and track, the National Honor Society, disc golf, and mountain biking. He also plays the trumpet and is actively involved with his church. Parker is from Bismarck, where he attends Bismarck High School.
  • Micah Hummel – U.S. Naval Academy. Micah, son of Aaron and Leah Hummel, is involved in the National Honor Society, student council, DECA, chess club, and baseball. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, downhill skiing, and water skiing. He is a volunteer with the North Dakota Heritage Center, the Special Olympics, and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Micah is from Bismarck, where he attends Bismarck Century.
  • Dawsyn Malkowski – U.S. Military Academy (West Point). Dawsyn, son of Darnyl and Kasey Malkowski, is involved in football, track and field, the National Honor Society, FFA, and student council. In his free time, he enjoys ranching, agriculture, and Bible camp. Dawsyn is from Fairfield, where he works at 701 Meats.