FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2003
Contact:  Marie DesOrmeaux
(202) 225-3772
 
Ross Announces Candidates for U.S. Service Academies
 
(Prescott, AR) Fourth District Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark) today announced twelve candidates for the United States Service Academies from the Fourth District.

“I am extremely proud of these young students,” said Ross, “and I am honored that they would step forward to take active roles in our military in a time when our military has been called upon to defend and protect us from the evils of terrorism.  The admissions process for our service academies is highly selective, and I wish these students the best as they compete for admission.  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.  I have no doubt these outstanding young adults will make their families, communities, and our country very proud.” 

Ross has named 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: 

James Anderson, home schooled 
Son of James and Susana Anderson, Hot Springs Village

Andrew Dierks, Lakeside High School
Son of Joseph and Jayne Dierks, Hot Springs

Charles Freeman, Hot Springs High School
Son of Charles and Tracy Freeman, Hot Springs

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

Cole Johnson, Arkansas School for Math and Sciences
Son of Darrell and Barbara Johnson, Sparkman

Joel Larson, Lake Hamilton High School
Son of Bill and Joy Larson, Hot Springs

Anna Lowery, DeQueen High School
Daughter of Robert and Janice Lowery, DeQueen

Thomas Marden, Arkansas School for Math and Sciences
Son of Wes and Cecelia Marden, Camden

Jesse Martinez, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe High School
Son of Juan and Melissa Martinez, Gillham

Kyle Meyers, Hot Springs High School
Son of Kent and Angela Meyers, Hot Springs

Nick Mueller, Lakeside High School
Son of Robert and Marina Mueller, Hot Springs

Shawn Sellers, Malvern High School
Son of Charles and Theresa Sellers, Malvern


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