Vermont Delegation Nominates 29 Outstanding Young Vermonters To United States Service Academies |
Sunday, 13 December 2009 23:00 |
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced Monday the nominations of 29 Vermont high school students for appointments to the U.S. Service Academies. Vermonters nominated by the delegation include applicants to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Congressional nominations are required for applications to the prestigious academy programs. Those students offered appointments will receive full scholarships and can graduate as commissioned officers in the military. Leahy said, “The challenges we face as a nation today require leadership based on integrity, quality education, and critical thinking and decision making skills. In carrying on our state’s long tradition of service to community and country, these young Vermonters are the best of the best. Their willingness to serve and develop their full leadership potential is a testament to their families and friends, their schools and our state.”Sanders said, “I am proud of the Vermonters nominated to the service academies, and they should be proud of their academic accomplishments and commitment to public service. I am confident that those students who are accepted at the academies and go on to serve their country will be outstanding representatives of Vermont.” Welch said, “At a young age, the Vermonters we are nominating to our nation’s service academies have already shown a remarkable commitment to their state and their country. Their hard work, dedication and leadership potential speak volumes about them. I commend their desire to give back to their country and I wish them the best of luck.” Nominees will be notified by the Academies whether they will be offered appointments in early 2010. Vermonters interested in obtaining service academy nominations can contact Leahy’s office at (802) 229-0569, Sanders’ office at (800) 339-9834, or Welch’s office at 802-652-2450. The deadline for completed application materials for the class of 2015 is December 1, 2010. 2009 NOMINEES FOR U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES Mr. James M. Bassette of Hartland (Military Academy)Parents: John and Donna-Lee Bassette Nominated by: Leahy, Sanders, Welch Mr. Zachary C. Boyd of Fort Bragg, North Carolina (Military, Air Force, Naval and Merchant Marine Academy)
Mr. Christian W. Brechbuhl of Norwich (Military and Air Force Academy) Mr. Ryan Brady of Springfield (Merchant Marine Academy) Mr. Dillon T. Brennan of Newport Center (Military, Naval, Air Force Academy) Ms. Megan E. Cann of Jericho (Naval and Air Force Academy) Mr. Colt Chauvin of Hyde Park (Military Academy) Mr. Timothy Conway of Enosburg Falls (Military and Air Force Academy) Mr. Sage V. D’Aprile of Norwich (Naval Academy) Parents: Daniel Doty and Patricia Doty of Swanton, Vermont Nominated by: Leahy Mr. Grant W. Dubyak of Severna Park, Maryland (Military Academy) Mr. Christian G. Eckhardt of Underhill (Military Academy) Mr. Conor C. Higgins of South Burlington (Air Force Academy) Mr. Brian B. Holloway of West Windsor (Naval Academy) Mr. Charles W. Johnston of North Ferrisburg (Naval Academy) Mr. Jonathan C. Lee of South Burlington (Air Force Academy) Ms. Amanda E. Leffler of Enosburg Falls (Air Force Academy) Mr. Seth D. Lynn of Jericho (Military and Air Force Academy) Mr. Andrew M. Marcoux of South Burlington (Naval Academy) Mr. Roger W. Martel of Enosburg Falls (Air Force, Military and Merchant Marine Academy) Mr. Benjamin J. Martin of Hinesburg (Air Force Academy) Ms. Emily J. McIntyre of Bomoseen (Military, Air Force, and Naval Academy) Mr. Mateo S. Melendy of Quechee (Naval Academy) Mr. Christopher G. Messer of Saint Albans (Military and Naval Academy) Mr. Tyler J. Robitaille of Milton (Naval Academy) Mr. Christopher M. Saylor of Stowe (Merchant Marine and Naval Academy) Mr. Stefan A. Schmidt of Stratton Mountain (Naval Academy) Mr. Matthew M. Sims of Westford (Military Academy) Mr. Samuel P. Torney of Shelburne (Air Force) |