Rep. Kelly Announces Annual Nominees to U.S. Military Academies
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-03) today announced the names of his nominees to the United States Military Academies for the class of 2019. These candidates met all application requirements and were interviewed by Rep. Kelly’s independent Military Academy Advisory Board, comprised of local academy alumni and veterans.
Statement by Rep. Kelly:
“After an extensive application process, we have awarded congressional nominations to 21 distinguished candidates who will now move forward in seeking an appointment to one of the United States Military Academies. It is an absolute privilege to nominate individuals from Pennsylvania’s Third District to these elite academies, and I am confident that these nominees possess the abilities and dedication necessary to become proud American leaders. I sincerely congratulate these fine young men and women and applaud their eagerness to serve our great nation.”
Nominees:
Collin Adamson, West Shamokin High School
Thomas Anderton, Conneaut Area High School
Richard Arlington, Northwestern PA Collegiate Academy
Jonathan Asseff, Seneca Valley High School
Lauren Barber, Wilmington Area High School
Max Campoli, University of Texas
William Drambel, Seneca Valley High School
Karita Ford, McDowell High School
Derek Gengler, Butler Senior High School
Benjamin Learn, Meadville Area Senior High School
Alex Madonna, Vincentian Academy
Oscar Manjerovic, Mars Area High School
Reed McDonough, Mars Area High School
Sonya McLaughlin, Shady Side Academy
Michael Palaski, Seneca Valley High School
Norman Stark, Cathedral Preparatory School
George Staudacher, Northwestern Preparatory School
Michael Tappe, Aquinas Academy
John Timon, Fairview High School
Anthony Valenza, Grove City Area High School
Mary Wadding, West Shamokin High School
NOTE: Rep. Kelly will honor all nominees during a ceremony in the spring of 2015. Any constituent interested in seeking a congressional nomination in the future (or more information regarding the application process) is encouraged to visit Rep. Kelly’s website or contact Stephanie Stevenson, Academy Coordinator, at Stephanie.Stevenson@mail.house.gov.
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