Bothell resident Macallister Heric has been accepted to the United States West Point Military Academy.

Heric, who is homeschooled, joins eight other First Congressional District high school students and graduates who have been accepted into four U.S. military academies, according to a release from Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s office.

Every year, DelBene nominates a limited number of students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, West Point Military Academy and Merchant Marine Academy. Attending a military service academy comes with a commitment to service for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

“Being accepted to serve in a military academy is a major accomplishment, and I’m glad to see nine First District students receive such a highly competitive honor,” DelBene said in the release. “I have no doubt they will represent the First District with dignity and grace while joining the ranks of our country’s next generation of military leaders.”