WASHINGTON, DC - US Representative Ron Paul (R-Surfside, Texas) announced today that West Columbia’s Jeffery Allen Dolezal, Jr., has been nominated for and accepted into the US Air Force Academy. Dolezal will leave for academy on June 20 and must report on June 26.

“As a home-schooled student, Jeffery has shown a degree of academic excellence which well qualifies him for this honor and I congratulate him,” said Paul.

Dolezal is the son of Jeff and Beth Dolezal. He has been home-schooled most of his life. His high school years were completed through an umbrella program whichallowed him to participate in extracurricular sports with Columbia Christian School of West Columbia. During that time he was awarded numerous MVP andother awards in athletic competition including basketball,flag football, co-ed volleyball, track and field, and cross country. He recently won a gold medal and two bronze medals at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools track meet in Waco. He wasalso awarded one of the two highest athletic awards given by CCS for most outstanding male athlete.

Academically, Dolezal has taken several classes at Brazosport College earning dual credits since he was 16. He has been commended by the National MeritScholarship Board based on his high scores earned on the PSAT. He is an active member of His Grace Church in Sweeny.

Dolezal will study at the Air Force Academy for four years and, after training, be commissioned into the active military service. Dolezal says he wants to undergo flight training and serve as an Air Force pilot.

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