Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said today that Jean Elizabeth Etnyre of Pella has received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the 2015-2016 school year. Etnyre is the daughter of Jennifer and Andrew Etnyre. She will graduate from Pella Community High School this month. Etnyre participated in debate, speech, volleyball, cross country, basketball, tennis, and received a varsity letter for swimming, and soccer. She was on the honor roll and a member of the National Honor Society. Etnyre also worked as a lifeguard and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church group.
“Admission to the service academies is highly competitive and a great honor,” Grassley said. “Students work very hard to earn this kind of opportunity.”
Etnyre was among the 37 Iowans Grassley nominated this year for appointments to the U.S. service academies. Retired Senator Tom Harkin also nominated Etnrye. Upon receiving an appointment, the student then decides whether to attend the academy.