Congresswoman Aumua Amata announces that Noralei Toussaint has been accepted for admittance to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
The Congresswoman nominated Noralei in January among a group of 12 students who sent in 15 total Service Academy applications from American Samoa. Noralei is the first acceptance from this year’s group of nominees.
Noralei, now, has a fully qualified appointment to the prestigious Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
The Congresswoman offered her congratulations to Noralei, and said this is a well-earned achievement that represents excellence, hard work, study, and dedication.
She also thanked and congratulated Noralei’s family, teachers, Samoana High School, and most of all, her parents, Ronald Toussaint and Adelila Hunkin.
Noralei maintained high grades throughout her school years in American Samoa. The Service Academies require strong academics, high test scores, and, additionally, those offered an appointment must also demonstrate extracurricular activities, volunteering, or other roles which show leadership and motivation—which she has done.
