Norman North High School senior Avery Hamilton has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, marking a significant milestone in her academic and athletic journey and an opportunity to represent both her school and Native American heritage on a national stage.

Hamilton, who committed to play volleyball at West Point last spring and signed on Wednesday, received her official congressional nomination, completing a key step in the academy's admissions process. 

A member of the Kickapoo Tribe, Hamilton takes particular pride in representing her Native American heritage as she prepares to join the West Point community. Native Americans make up less than 1% of West Point's student body, making her opportunity to represent her heritage especially meaningful.

“It is such an honor to receive this appointment and be able to serve my land and country,” Hamilton said. “I am incredibly grateful for all the people who have supported me throughout this process. I’m super excited for this opportunity, and I look forward to representing Norman North as I take the next steps into the future.”

Hamilton's appointment is a big accomplishment, particularly as she prepares to represent her Kickapoo heritage at one of the nation's leading military institutions. Her family said representing her Native American heritage is especially important to her as she begins this next chapter.

Norman Public Schools congratulates Avery on this tremendous achievement and looks forward to seeing all she accomplishes at West Point.