Tjelta selected to West Point Military Academy

The Devils Lake JROTC program would like to congratulate Ian Tjelta of Sheyenne on his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Each year, more than 13,000 candidates file for admission to West Point, but only about 4,000 receive a nomination. Out of the 4,000 nominated, only 1,200 are appointed and accepted into the academy.

Tjelta plans on majoring in military history. After g...