Loyola College Prep Senior Appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy

Loyola College Prep senior Reagan Coyle was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy upon his nomination from Speaker Mike Johnson. Reagan plans to attend the Air Force Academy after graduating from Loyola in May. 

“Attending the Air Force Academy is something I have been preparing to do for years now,” Coyle said. “I would like to thank God for allowing me this unbelievable opportunity. I would not be able to do this without Loyola preparing me to succeed at the Academy, and without the support and encouragement from those closest to me.”

Admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy is strenuous. The application process examines academic and extracurricular records, leadership activities, physical fitness test results, and a required nomination. 

“Reagan has excelled on the field, in the classroom, and in extracurricular leadership roles throughout his life. I was honored to nominate him to the Air Force Academy, and am certain he will be an exceptional cadet,” Speaker Johnson said. “North Louisiana possesses a deep connection to our national defense, and we are thankful Reagan is continuing this great tradition. We are praying for his success.”

Reagan has held an SGA Class Officer position all four years of high school, maintains a GPA of 4.29 and is a leader on the football and baseball teams serving as team captain for both sports. He was named an All State Baseball Player and an All District Football Player. 

“Reagan has worked hard both in the classroom and in athletics over the past four years, and he has grown tremendously,”said Anna Beth Clark, Director of Admissions. “His nomination is the result of diligence, humility, and determination. Loyola is so proud of his accomplishments and know that he will make us proud in the Air Force.”

Reagan plans to start at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO this summer for basic training and will begin classes with the rest of his classmates in the fall.