FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
January 9, 2004
Contact:  Adrienne Elrod
(202) 225-3772
 

Ross Announces Candidates for U.S. Service Academies 
 
(Prescott, AR) Fourth District Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark) Friday announced eleven candidates for nomination to the United States Service Academies from the Fourth District.

“I am extremely proud of these young men, and am honored they would step forward to take an active role in serving our great nation,” said Ross. “I am grateful, and I commend, these students for their strong desire to serve our country.
 
“The next step for these young men is final consideration by the service academies. This process is highly selective, and I wish these students the best as they compete for appointment. Our academies seek not only those in peak physical condition, but also those who display natural leadership, high moral character, and a commitment to academics. Regardless of the outcome, these outstanding young adults will make their families, communities, and our country very proud.” 

Ross has nominated the following students from the Fourth District for the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, or the U.S. Military Academy:

Mr. Chance T. Watson, Smackover High School
Son of Jimmy C. and Karen Watson
Louann

Mr. Chris Nelson, Malvern High School
Son of Walter Funk
Leola

Mr. Matthew Cody McNeely
Mount Holy High School
Son of Matt NcNeely and Denise Young
El Dorado

Mr. William H. Smethers, Second Baptist Christian
Son of Ted and Susan Smethers
Hot Springs

Mr. Joseph Fortenberry, Arkansas City High School
Son of G. Shawn and Rhonda Fortenberry
Arkansas City

Mr. Richard Mark West, III
Lake Hamilton High School
Son of Richard West. Jr.
Royal

Mr. James M. Keisler, Malvern High School
Son of Ray and Cathey Bergan
Malvern

Mr. Jimmy Burt Hicks, Lake Hamilton High School
Son of Jimmy Hicks and Linda Lancaster
Hot Springs

Mr. Kaleb John Euseppi
Arkansas School for Math and Sciences
Son of James and Denise Euseppi
Altheimer

Mr. Brandon B. Thurman, Watson Chapel High School
Son of Byron Thurman and Gloria Lyons
Pine Bluff

Mr. Jacob Daniel Pitchford, High School
Son of William H. and Sherri Pitchford
Mena


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